Unit Controller
- Employer
- Cairn Hotel Group
- Location
- The Old Ship Hotel, Brighton
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- 14 Oct 2018
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- Sector
- Financial & Support jobs, Accounts Assistant
- Job Type
- Full Time
At Cairn Group we’re ambitious. With a varied and extensive UK portfolio of hotels, bars and restaurants in our portfolio, we’re focused on continual growth and are in it for the long haul. We are a family owned business with family values at our core, with a growing team and sites UK wide.
About the role...
The Unit Controller is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within the hotel.
• Responsible for all sales ledger, including invoices, chasing of credit and overall control of monies owed to the hotel. Supporting with the application of credit, liaising between the client and head office.
• To batch invoices and delivery notes and send as per the required deadline each week to Head Office, ensuring Procure Wizard is correct and updated.
• Processing petty cash slips, keeping a detailed report and sending to head office for a cheque to be raised.
• Managing the purchase order system, ensuring all PO’s raised are within budgeted constraints and that invoice are received for all. Also updating hotel forecasted profit and loss sheet alongside purchase orders daily.
• Look at the end of day reports and check all business has been posted and make adjustments where and when required.
• Dealing with external credit companies who require follow up information e.g. receipts from payments made at the hotel and supplier queries regarding any unpaid invoices.
• Income Audit producing accurate daily sales, room and catering statistics and control of guest, sales and package ledgers, cash and credit cards.
• Comparison of POS sales reports & premier spa to Opera, checking they balance and dealing with any discrepancies that arise.
• Check all daily banking has been completed accurately by individual departments and ensure all discrepancies are investigated, reported and rectified. Conduct monthly checks on all safe, floats and cash within the hotel
• Finalise week’s sales figures on Friday morning and update weekly P&L forecast spreadsheet.
• Auditing fourth to complete payroll, ensure leavers are processed accurately, and other related duties.
About you...
• Experience within Customer Relations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel in particular.
• Experience using OPERA PMS is very desirable but not essential.
The Old Ship Hotel is Brighton’s most historic hotel, is located on the famous seafront, and is just a short walk from superb shopping, entertainment and other attractions including Britain’s oldest aquarium, Brighton Pier and the British Airways i360. With parts dating back to 1559, The Old Ship Hotel is steeped in history and royal connections, yet in the heart of this vibrant city, easily accessible from London by road and rail, it’s perfect for discovering Brighton’s fascinating Regency past, strolling on the promenade, or simply enjoying a day on the beach.
Benefits
Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme
Retail and travel discounts
Recruit a friend Scheme
Induction and training programme
Star of the Month & Golden Ticket Award
Pension scheme
Meals on Duty
Uniform
Childcare Vouchers*
Cycle 2 work scheme*
Free use of Gym
* apply to positions above minimum wage
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