Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level with Valor Hospitality, an award-winning international hospitality company? 

We’re more than a hotel business; we are passionate, creative, and driven "Hotelitarians" redefining hospitality with a sprinkle of magic and a commitment to excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make an impact, we want you on our team!

The Role

As our Senior Finance Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely financial information is delivered across our hotels. You will lead and mentor Finance Assistants, standardize practices, and partner with hotel teams to ensure robust financial controls and insightful reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership: Set the standard for Finance Assistants, train, audit, and develop their skills while implementing best practices across the region.

• Financial Oversight: Ensure compliance with company policies, audit internal processes, and provide accurate financial reports.

• Reporting and Analysis: Assist management accountants with data for forecasting and budgeting while maintaining oversight of VAT reconciliations, KPIs, and ledger reviews.

• Support and Control: Help hotel teams improve financial controls and step in to cover gaps during periods of high turnover or absence.

• Process Improvement: Champion innovation in finance, implementing systems for remote task management and ensuring accuracy in financial processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: A-level or equivalent.

• Experience: Hospitality industry experience preferred but not essential.

• Skills:

  • Effective communication and team leadership.

  • Strong financial reporting and analysis capabilities.

  • Proficiency with financial systems like SUN, Opera, Brilliant, OnQ, and EPSYS.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed & Breakfast.

• Discounted stays for friends and family.

• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.

• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.

• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.

• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.

• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.

• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.

• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

At Valor Hospitality we positively welcome applications from candidates of all diverse backgrounds.

Applicants are carefully screened and selected based on their relevant skills and experience and we will contact you if you are a good match for Valor and have been selected for an interview.

If you require some support at any stage of the recruitment/selection process or any reasonable adjustments to help you be successful, please email our team at belonging@valoreurope.com.

Your employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check during the onboarding process. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.