Job Ref: DOM1502
Branch: Lost Property St. Paul's - A Curio Collection by Hilton
Location: Lost Property St.Paul's, London (Central)
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary + Company Benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 07/08/2026
Closing date: 18/09/2026
About the hotel
Curio Collection by Hilton is a global set of remarkable upper upscale hotels handpicked for their unique character and personality; each one a part of the fabric of the city it calls home. Lost Property is the seventh Curio Collection hotel opened in London.
Located on Ludgate Hill, just on the corner of St Paul’s cathedral, one of the most iconic London landmarks, Lost Property hotel has 145 bedrooms, a restaurant and bar called Found, a coffee house called Tattle, and a gym.
Our Found restaurant has been nominated for the World Culinary Awards in the Best New Restaurant category and shortlisted for the Best FB Marketing Campaign at HMA, Hotel Marketing Awards. The hotel has also won Boutique Hotel of the Year in London title at the Travel Hospitality Awards 2024.
What we offer
- Staff rate across all Hilton brands and across the Dominus hotel portfolio
- Your Inspirational Stay – a night in the hotel and enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast with a plus one (TC's apply)
- Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service.
- Impact Day, paid day to support your charity of choice
- Development opportunity across the Dominus hotels portfolio, including Marriott and Hilton brands
- Staff events and recognition schemes
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Season Travel Ticket Loan
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Refer A Friend Scheme – get rewarded when they join the team
- A collaborative team culture where people thrive together and a place where you can be your true authentic self
About The Role
As Senior Finance Assistant at Lost Property, St. Paul's, you will support the delivery of the hotel’s finance function, working closely with the Cluster Financial Controller. This is a hands-on role where you will oversee key processes including purchase ledger, payroll support, revenue audits and balance sheet controls. Acting in a supervisory capacity, you will guide junior team members and help ensure strong financial governance, accuracy and compliance across all finance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Purchase Ledger processes, including invoice posting, reconciliations and payment run.
- Support payroll preparation, including reconciliations, payments and related controls.
- Complete daily revenue audits and reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Perform daily financial reconciliations, including cash, card and petty cash.
- Assist with accruals, prepayments and month-end processes to support accurate reporting.
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of variances.
- Support forecasting processes, including cash flow and monthly financial reporting.
- Assist with preparation of management accounts and financial commentary.
- Supervise and support junior finance team members, providing guidance and training.
- Work closely with operational departments to resolve finance-related queries efficiently.
Key Skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of financial data accurately.
- Excellent attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills or above.
- Good understanding of finance processes including purchase ledger, payroll and reconciliations.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, discreet and confident in handling sensitive financial information.
About You
- Previous experience in a finance role within a hotel or similar environment.
- Experience supporting or managing processes such as purchase ledger, payroll or revenue auditing.
- Confident communicator who can work effectively with both finance and operational teams.
- Proactive and organised, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Calm and professional when working to deadlines.
- Experience in a senior or supervisory finance role within hospitality is advantageous.
If you would like to join a people focus team in a unique hotel, please do get in touch! We look forward to hearing from you.
Lost Property St. Paul's Hotel is located on Ludgate Hill, 100 metres from St. Paul’s Cathedral and it is the newest addition to the Curio Collection within the Hilton portfolio in London.
The hotel consists of six floors and includes the buildings original façade. Lost Property St. Pauls features a charming restaurant and bar called Found but also a a neighbourly Coffee House - Tattle - offering British produced sourced locally.
The Interior design includes classic features and rich tones to complement the façade and immediate vicinity. Each room is influenced by eclectic artwork and contemporary design touches inspired by the London’s rich history in partnership with Key Interior and Designs and ICA Studio.
BREEAM approved with an “Excellent” rating the hotel will feature an upscale brand experience, courtesy of Curio by Hilton.
