Assistant Financial Controller

Belmond has a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Financial Controller to join the Finance team at the Trains & Cruises Head Office in London.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the management of all Central functions for the Trains and Cruises business units, including, General Ledger, Revenue Accounting, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Taxation, Cash Management and the preparation of information that will assist management in making educated decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Balancing of the passenger ticket revenue, deferred revenue, credit card refunds, discounts, cancellation revenue, rate discrepancy report and miscellaneous charges and staff charges to Travel Studio.
• Overseeing the completion of daily banking tasks to ensure that all receipts recorded in Travel Studio posted by the Revenue and Central Accountant have been correctly reflected in the bank/credit card accounts.
• Communicating the monthly revenues and ensure that all revenues are reviewed and approved by the Financial Controller (FC) and General Manager (GM) of the business units.
• Supervising and managing the Central and Revenue Accounts Assistant and Credit Controller and Central Accountant including providing effective performance feedback in yearly reviews.
• Assist the FC with the preparation of the monthly reporting of the entire financial results of the business in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (locally and as established by Corporate Office).
• Preparing the bank reconciliations for the GBP, USD, and EUR accounts.
• Preparation of ABTA/IPP reporting and audit work. Making sure audit requirements and any other audit functions as required by the policy manual. Assist with external and internal audit queries.
• Ensuring Refunds and Travel Agent commissions are processed and paid in a timely manner.
• Treasury Reporting including monthly cashflow reporting and quarterly bridge reporting on SyRUS.
• Assist with data load to SyRUS and reconciliation to local books.
• Assist the FC with the preparation of Forecast and Budget and with month end entries.
• Reviewing payments in Barclays and reviewing of entries processed to accounts on a detailed level.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and journal preparation as required.
• Stay informed with regards to the latest amendments in commercial laws, tax structures, accounts reporting and other developments in the financial world.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the FC/ Divisional Director of Finance.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience working as an assistant to the financial controller or in a similar role.
• A degree or diploma in accounting from a recognised tertiary educational institution.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Hospitality experience advantageous, preferably in a 5-star environment.

• An ability to communicate with all levels of staff and service providers.
• VAT knowledge advantageous.
• Income tax knowledge advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritize.
• Accurate data entry & advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience in balance sheets and familiarity of accounting systems.
• The role will sometimes require you to work longer days around deadlines.

Benefits

• Hybrid working system- three days in the office and two days working from home
• Group Income Protection - Group Life Insurance - Employer contribution pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Belmond Discovery Program (Belmond Hotel and Trains)

Location:

United Kingdom, London

Department:

Business Support & Corporate Office

Employment type:

Full-time

Experience: