Offers “Marriott”

Expires soon Marriott

General Ledger Assistant- Fixed Term Contract

  • Luton (Bedfordshire)
  • Marketing

Job description



Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?

JOB SUMMARY

A member of the Shared Service Centre General Ledger department, responsible for the delivery of all above property finance tasks. The General Ledger Assistant will be part of a team carrying out a variety of finance tasks, to the highest standard, in a professional and efficient manner.

SCOPE/BUSINESS CONTEXT/EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Responsibilities

The General Ledger Assistant is varied and diverse role, encompassing all elements of finance, as the business required – both management accounting and financial accounting and may include the following tasks:

Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger tasks



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Update Opera foreign exchange

Accounts Payable / Commissions

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Calculate, process and submit Centralised P Card payments

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Complete Balance Sheet reconciliation of AP Trade Clearing account

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Reconcile log monthly and post month end accruals by close of business on 2 nd of each month

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Send at least weekly all invoices to Xerox for scanning

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Liaise with suppliers regarding payment due and statement reconciliation, where necessary

Fixed Assets

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Calculate & post Incentive Fees and complete associated Balance Sheet reconciliations

Cashiering Functions

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Report immediately any cash shortages to property Finance Manager

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Follow guidelines set out on International Procedure for Finance & Accounting Cash 1, (ISOP – Cash 1).

Month End Tasks

Calculate, post and reconcile:

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Bad Debt provision

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Credit Card commission accruals

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P Card rebate accruals

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Payroll accruals including – Bonus, hourly associate wages, absences & Additional Payments

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Prepayments

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Transactional Currency Accounting

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Utilities accruals

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OFB accruals

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OFB reclasses

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DCC Commission Accrual

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Business Rates Reallocation

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Food Accruals, PSL Fees & Allowances

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Business Rates

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DCC Commission

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Car Lease Cross Charges

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Any other relevant entries

Other General Ledger Tasks

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Manage daily Food flash administration and reporting

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Work on one off ad hoc projects as and when required.

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Liaise and answer client queries in a professional and courteous manner

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Work closely with the General Ledger Manager to provide ongoing support.

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Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Future Project Work – To include:

Revenue Controls

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Prepare and issue the Daily E pack in line with SOPs and LSOPs

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Check and validate all credit card refunds and back up

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Manage automated GRR reporting to include F&B cover postings

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Micros / Opera reconciliations

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PDQ reconciliations

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Report any usual or suspicious activity to the relevant Finance Manager or Cluster DOF promptly

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Check housekeeping discrepancy report daily and follow up where necessary

Balance Sheet

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Complete weekly Bank Reconciliations and liaise with Finance Managers to clear unreconciled items

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Complete weekly Guest, City & Deposit Ledgers reconciliations, investigate and clear any imbalances

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Complete all other designated above property Balance Sheet reconciliations

Other

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Processing and audit Long Stay VAT adjustments

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Weekly Payroll Tracker reporting

Desired profile



Qualifications :

CANDIDATE PROFILE - KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED

REQUIRED :

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Hotel Operational Finance knowledge and experienced preferred – previous experienced Finance Associate, Supervisor or smaller hotel Assistant Director of Finance

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Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience of other Microsoft Office programs

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Opera, People Soft and Micros experience preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

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Timeliness and accuracy in recording and reporting

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Ability to verbally communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and co-workers.

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Flexible hours, (Weekend work may apply during month end / yearend/ late shifts may be require to check floats)

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Ability to follow procedures and LSOPs closely

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Security and safety in work habits

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Hands on approach required

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Flexible team player – and strong communicator.

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Willingness to learn and develop as training will be provided.

Education and Professional Certification:

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Five GCSE or equivalent qualifications including Math's and English, Accounting / Finance or Hospitality qualification preferred OR

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Equivalent combination of education and experience

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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