via Reed · 9 September 2026 ·10 days ago

Temporary Finance Assistant

Accountancy Action
London Contract GBP 35,000 – 35,000
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We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Finance Assistant for an initial 2 month period.

Successful applicants will have previous Finance/ Accounts Assistant experience and will ideally be available to start immediately. Previous Hotel or Hospitality experience is essential.

The role is based in Central London, working for a luxury Hotel business.

The role will include:

Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and approvals

  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies

  • Assist with payment runs and maintain AP ageing

  • Support invoicing and collections where required

Revenue & Income Audit Support
  • Assist with daily revenue checks

  • Reconcile POS systems to PMS (e.g. Mews) and accounting system

  • Investigate and resolve variances

Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Assist with reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts

  • Support month-end close process

Financial Reporting
  • Support preparation of monthly management accounts

  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

Control & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and procedures

  • Support audit requests (internal/external)

  • Maintain organised and audit-ready documentation

The working hours are very flexible and there is 1 day working from home per week.

Whilst this is initially a temporary opportunity for 2 months, there is a possibility that the position could be made permanent.

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