Accounts Payable Assistant

Can you envision yourself as a key player in the finance team, orchestrating financial harmony for Shangri-La, The Shard?

We have an amazing opportunity for a Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Shangri-La family. We are looking for a self-starter who can manage a varied workload and isn’t scared of getting stuck in. The role will focus on Accounts payable, handling invoices, payment processing, administration, accounts aging, audit and general duties. It takes a very special kind of person to work at Shangri-La: someone with an eye for detail and the skills to perform. Someone with an attitude to deliver and a passion to delight.

The ideal candidate must have a complete knowledge of accounts payable operations, chart of accounts (USALI), and receiving and purchasing operations. The Accounts Payable Assistant is also responsible to prepare month end accruals, pre-payment journals and accounts reconciliation. Analysis will be presented in management meetings.

Who are we? We are Shangri-La, The Shard, London, the first elevated luxury hotel in the city and Western Europe’s tallest building. Our guests dine with unparalleled views across London, capturing the city’s most historic area, inclusive of Tate Modern, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Borough Market. Our award-winning restaurants offer an incredible world of dining in the clouds.

Does this sound like you?

• Knowledge of Adaco and SUN system
• You have previous experience in hospitality.
• Understanding of Excel and Word
• Preferably but not essential experience in a 4* or 5* hotel.
• Flexible & adaptable to different working conditions.
• Oral & written fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be motivated & a self-starter.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Business acumen.
• Commitment to our values and beliefs.

Benefits In joining the Shangri-La Hotel London, we will offer you an array of exclusive benefits and lifestyle options such as but not limited to:

• Competitive and generous pension contribution scheme
• 50% discounts in our exclusive award-winning luxury Restaurants and Bars
• “CODE Hospitality membership”
• Complimentary dining whilst at work
• Complimentary dry-cleaning service for your work attire
• Annual season travel ticket loan to support you in your journey to work
• Staff rates at properties worldwide
• Exclusive discounts across London Bridge area via the “Shard Card “membership scheme
• Loyalty benefits- such as complimentary stays, monetary recognition for long service
• Investment in your personal development via our vast online Shangri-la academy courses
• Internal promotions and endless opportunities
• Unique cultural and engagement events across all teams
• Immediate enrollment onto our employee recognition platform “moments of joy”
• Financial recognition for introducing new successful team members into the hotel via our inhouse talent team

Please note that all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates.