Job Ref: CG12886
Branch: The Gantry Hotel London
Location: The Gantry Hotel London, London
Salary/Benefits: Great Salary + Cairn Staff Rate + Other Benefits!
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 9AM - 5:30PM
Posted date: 06/07/2026
Closing date: 17/08/2026
Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group
Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn a place where you can build a career, you’re proud of.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our Central Support team based in Newcastle, supporting the financial operations of our 36 hotels, bars, and restaurants across the UK.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll play a key part in the finance function, working alongside an experienced and supportive team. Your responsibilities will include reconciliations, data uploads, reporting, and supporting in management accounts and audit activities.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in finance within a fast-paced, people-focused hospitality business.
Main Responsibilities:
- Reconcile weekly sales reports and investigate variances
- Upload weekly sales data into Sage 200
- Perform bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations
- Assist with weekly and monthly financial reporting for stakeholders
- Support the production of monthly management accounts and the annual audit
- Process petty cash transactions
- Provide ad hoc finance support as required
About You:
- Eager to Learn – You’re keen to build a career in finance and willing to take on new challenges with a positive attitude.
- Numerically Confident – You’re comfortable working with numbers and financial data.
- Detail-Oriented – You take pride in accuracy and can spot when something doesn’t look right.
- Communicative – You’re confident working with different departments, especially hotel teams.
- Clear Writer – You can produce clear and professional written correspondence.
- Organised Flexible – You manage multiple tasks effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proactive – You use your initiative and are happy to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Sage 200 and Opera is a plus—but not essential, as training will be provided.
About Us:
Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.
At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.
Benefits:
- Service Excellence Bonus: Your hard work pays off. Service charge tips and gratuities add a well-earned boost to your pay check,
- Get Paid in Real-Time with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, and get expert financial tips—all in real-time,
- Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break,
- Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with 50% off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants,
- Spa Discounts: Self-care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs,
- Retail, Cinema Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out,
- Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programs, our development team is here to help you grow and reach your career goals,
- Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life,
- Long-Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service.
- Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
- 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.
- Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!
- Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.
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