Finance Assistant

Company: Aethos London Shoreditch
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Location: London
Job Description:

Aethos London Shoreditch

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Aethos London Shoreditch as a Finance Assistant.

Unique to London, Aethos London Shoreditch combines Shoreditch’s vibrant creative energy with the Aethos philosophy of simple luxury.

As part of an established and growing international brand, we offer excellent opportunities for career growth, professional development, and even the chance to travel within the Aethos portfolio.

If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to work with an award-winning hotel, we would love to hear from you.

At Aethos London Shoreditch, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive working environment where everyone feels valued.

Please let us know if you have any specific needs during the recruitment or interview process.

THE ROLE

The Finance Assistant supports the Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with reporting.

This role is key to ensuring strong financial control across all hotel departments, including Rooms, F&B, and operational costs.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and approvals
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Assist with payment runs and maintain AP ageing
  • Support invoicing and collections where required

Revenue & Income Audit Support

  • Assist with daily revenue checks across Rooms, F&B, and other outlets
  • Reconcile POS systems to PMS (e.g. Mews) and accounting system
  • Investigate and resolve variances

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

  • Assist with reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts
  • Support month‑end close process

Financial Reporting

  • Support preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

Control & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and procedures
  • Support audit requests (internal/external)
  • Maintain organised and audit‑ready documentation

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preferred

  • Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (hospitality preferred)
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Good Excel skills (lookups, basic formulas)
  • Experience with accounting systems (SUN) is beneficial
  • Experience with PMS/POS systems (e.g. Mews, Adaco, Lightspeed) is an advantage

Benefits of Joining Our Team

  • £1,500 Recommend a Friend scheme
  • Access to Wellable – a physical wellbeing platform with company-wide challenges
  • Financial wellbeing support, including access to Stream
  • Up to 33 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service
  • Exciting learning and development programmes, including apprenticeships and career mapping
  • Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted gym memberships
  • Celebrations of success, peer recognition, and monthly gifting
  • Annual summer and festive social events, charity fundraising days, and committees to join

If you pride yourself on working ethically, with integrity and have a passion for making things happen then please apply today!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026