CREST HOTELS CENTRAL OFFICE, BRISTOL

Crest Hotels Group, buy, develop and manage uniquely positioned hotels in the UK. Privately owned and operated, with core values focused around true-hospitality, engaged teams, and serving the community that our hotels are located in.
The Role of Group Finance Assistant
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Group Finance Assistant to support the financial operations of our multi-entity hospitality group. This is a key role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across the group, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of our finance function.
The ideal candidate for Group Finance Assistant will have a strong background in hospitality finance, be highly organised, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident in owning their responsibilities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Maintain accounts receivable, including debt recovery and payment allocations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate daily financial records.
• Ensure accurate posting and categorisation of income and expenditure in Xero.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers/customers to resolve queries.
• Support the Finance Director and wider finance team with ad-hoc projects and reporting.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Proactive and capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Adaptable and collaborative team player.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• AAT Level 3 or higher (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience in a finance role with exposure to both AP and AR processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).

Desirable:

• Experience in the hospitality sector.
• Experience with multi-entity or group company structures.
• Familiarity with Procure Wizard, Rezcontrol or similar systems.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, dynamic hospitality group with exciting projects.
• Work closely with a supportive Director of Finance & Systems in a collaborative team.
• Opportunity to develop your finance career in a multi-entity environment

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Maintain accounts receivable, including debt recovery and payment allocations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate daily financial records.
• Ensure accurate posting and categorisation of income and expenditure in Xero.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers/customers to resolve queries.
• Support the Finance Director and wider finance team with ad-hoc projects and reporting