Finance Assistant

The Lygon Arms is one of the UK's most iconic luxury hotels, located in Broadway, in the Cotswolds, and renowned for combining historic charm with exceptional guest experiences.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytically minded Finance Assistant to join our team at The Lygon Arms.

This is a fully office-based role located at The Lygon Arms, Broadway, Worcestershire (WR12 7DU). Please note that remote or hybrid working is not available for this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional, accounts assistant, auditor, or hotel finance specialist who enjoys working with numbers, improving processes, and ensuring financial accuracy. You will play a key role in protecting revenue integrity across the hotel while working closely with both our on-site operational teams and the wider Iconic Hotels & Resorts Central Finance Team.

You will be responsible for income auditing, revenue reconciliation, financial controls, accounts support, and financial reporting across the hotel, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting operational decision-making.

What's in it for you?

• £33,619 per annum
• Annual service charge circa 3.5k (non-contractual)
• Meals on duty
• Friends & family rates across Iconic Hotels & Resorts
• 25% food & beverage discount
• Spa discounts, healthcare cashback & team events
• Opportunity to work closely with a supportive central finance team
• Exposure to a luxury hospitality business with varied revenue streams

The Role

• Review and reconcile daily revenue across Rooms, Food & Beverage, Events, Spa and other income streams
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, variances and exceptions
• Prepare revenue reconciliations, journals and month-end reporting
• Ensure compliance with company controls, audit requirements and revenue procedures
• Review credit card settlements, deposits and balance sheet reconciliations
• Work closely with operational departments to resolve revenue queries and improve processes
• Support continuous improvement projects and system enhancements
• Collaborate with the wider Finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance, audit or hotel finance role
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable investigating discrepancies and identifying solutions
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills
• Hospitality finance experience is advantageous but not essential

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a respected luxury hotel while developing your finance career within a growing collection of hotels. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of financial processes, work alongside experienced finance professionals, and make a real impact on the accuracy and integrity of our business reporting.