Finance Assistant

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**De Vere Latimer Estate**:
Latimer Estate is full of history, and has a reputation for being a “secret home” of Britain when it was a top secret centre for military intelligence in World War II. But it’s no secret now that working at Latimer Estate means career opportunities, training and development as we offer a fantastic range of roles in our newly refurbished hotel. Working with a diverse range of clients and guests means we regularly have opportunities in departments such as conference, events & banqueting, bars & restaurants, reception, weddings, housekeeping, and grounds and maintenance to name a few.

Our team at Latimer Estate has a strong of mission and purpose, and we know how to say thank you to our colleagues for working hard: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats for teams and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation. We also offer subsidised transport to the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe.

**Finance Assistant**:
**What is the main purpose of the role?**

Effectively handling all aspects of the accounts procedures, as our Finance Assistant you’ll ensure the accurate processing of purchase ledger and sales ledger invoices whilst adhering to financial and client deadlines, to achieve yearly targets.
The role will involve matching invoices to booking confirmations, chasing invoices not yet received, creating sales invoices for clients, completing month end reports, issuing credit notes as necessary and liaising with clients and venues directly with regards to additional costs and any authorisation required.

Strong numeracy and communication skills are both key in order to succeed in this role. You’ll also need a great attention to detail, good time keeping skills and the ability to deal with constantly changing demands whilst remaining level headed.

We are ideally looking for someone with a passion for the hospitality industry and for delivering excellent customer service, as well as being proficient with Microsoft Office. Experience using Opera would also be a plus.

**Benefits**:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Finance Assistant.
- £22,000 per year
- 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
- An additional paid day off for your birthday, with a £20 love to shop voucher to celebrate the occasion
- Venue closure over the Christmas period
- Complimentary 2 nights stay in a De Vere property to celebrate your employment anniversary, with additional monetary rewards for long service milestones
- Competitive colleague and friends & family rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, with 50% discount on Food & Beverage
- Monthly colleague recognition through our You Are De Vere rewards programme
- Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities
- Access to our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, which includes discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
- Excellent career progression and training opportunities, including access to Apprenticeship programmes and study support
- Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
- Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
- Regular team appreciation events, including a Christmas & Summer party
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- Company Life Assurance scheme