General Accountant

Organization- Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

Summary

General Accountant

£31,000 per annum + Service Charge (Around £5000 Annually)

About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located directly outside Blackfriars station, a few minutes away from Bank and is a short stroll from St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern and South Bank. The Grade II-listed five-star hotel is steeped in regal history, residing on the former grounds of King Henry VIII's Bridewell Palace. The hotel offers 205 stylish guest rooms and suites, 4 meeting spaces, 2 restaurants and 1 signature bar.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, and General Cashier functions.
• Liaising with the Shared Services team to ensure timely delivery and follow-up of all relevant dependencies.
• Ensure strict adherence to Cash and Key Security procedures, including daily banking responsibilities and reconciliation of automated cash machine balances.
• Prepare and post daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries to the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile revenue figures, ensuring financial data is complete, accurate, and in compliance with internal policies.
• Lead and coordinate Monthly Credit Meetings, including preparation and distribution of detailed minutes and action summaries.
• Collaborate effectively with Sales, Front Office, and other relevant departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and account-related queries.
• Support the Assistant Director of Finance in the preparation and posting of month-end journal entries and closing activities.
• Participate in reviews during MOR, internal, and external audit processes with the ADOF/DOF.
• Carry out all ad hoc tasks and financial assignments as directed by the Director of Finance.
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance ( Preferred)
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in hotel finance or hospitality accounting
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, and General Cashiering
• Proven experience in using Opera PMS and Micros systems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies and risks proactively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full working rights in the UK are required for this role. (Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this position)
  
  

As a General Accountant at Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars you will enjoy all the benefits Hyatt has to offer:

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
  
  

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1250 hotels in over 76 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next steps: Apply today for this General Accountant role and start your journey at Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars!