Company Description
Department: Finance
Reports: Finance Manager
The Mercure London Earls Court hotel is a newly renovated property in Southwest London. The property is a large conferencing & group hotel comprising a total of 508 keys, across two distinct brands within Accor, Ibis & Mercure. As the property is a combo there are 226 Ibis rooms & 282 Mercure rooms. The London Suite is the main ballroom for all types of events. The London Suite is extremely versatile and plays a pivotal role in the property’s overall performance. The London Suite is divisible into nine separate meeting rooms, which when combined can be one of the largest pillar free spaces in London for events up to 1200 guests. The F&B outlets in the property have been created by PARIS SOCIETY. The F&B space named Barnaby’s, is perfect for social events and either the Barnaby’s Kitchen or Barnaby’s Lounge Bar can be semi or completely privatised for groups, events or additional catering / meeting space for larger residential bookings/ functions.
Job Description
As an Accounts Assistant – Accounts Payable, you will manage the end-to-end accounts payable process in a dynamic hotel environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Experience with Xero accounting software and procurement systems is essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable role, preferably in the hospitality or hotel industry.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Xero accounting software.
• Familiarity with hotel procurement systems.
• Good understanding of purchase-to-pay processes and internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of VAT and general accounting principles.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for supplier and internal team coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
  NOTE: The Company reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time to accommodate the requirements of the business and the evolving nature of the role.
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