Accountant - Accounts Payable

at  HSH Group

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are looking a Accountant - Accounts Payable to join the Finance Team. This role will be instrumental in successfully creating an effective and paperless Account Payable function through next-generation systems, setting The Peninsula London and its Finance Team as the future of hospitality.

• Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers and commitment to our employees.
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team.

Key accountabilities

• Responsible to all aspects of the Peninsula London Accounts Payable, including the reconciliation of invoices vs. purchase orders and received items, the timely weekly and monthly payments of such invoices, the payment reconciliation and the monthly preparation of accruals.
• Cross-trains with the other Senior Accountants to ensure smooth coverage of all functions during holidays.
• Collaborates with the Operations Cost Controller and the Purchasing Manager to all analysis requirements for variable costs, ensuring a high level of details and understanding of expense trends within the property for all departments.

General requirements

• 3 years accounting experience in hospitality-residential environment and supervisory experience
• Understanding of the various Accounting Functions. Extensive experience in Accounts Payable with the ability to manage a complex tax and contractual environment.
• High level of integrity, detail oriented with strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your daily health routine:

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.
Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade

• Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers and commitment to our employees.
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team