Accounts Assistant

The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance department in the day-to-day accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and administrative functions of the business. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations and analyses, supporting reporting processes, and ensuring the smooth operation of finance-related activities across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting and Reconciliations

  • Upload daily trial balances and financial data from operational systems into the Group's financial reporting systems.

  • Perform bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.

  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding balances.

  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

  • Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.

• Financial Analysis and Reporting

  • Prepare complimentary, house-use, and other operational analyses as requested.

  • Assist with the reconciliation of revenue and operational data between systems.

  • Investigate variances and assist in identifying discrepancies.

  • Compile information and schedules required for management reporting.

  • Support ad hoc financial analysis projects.

• Administrative and General Finance Support

  • Maintain accurate accounting records and filing systems, both physical and electronic.

  • Assist in preparing documentation requested by auditors, banks, insurers, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

  • Support the Finance team with data collection, record-keeping, and administrative tasks.

  • Assist in maintaining finance policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Other Duties

  • Provide support to other members of the Finance department as required.

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function.

  • Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be assigned by management from time to time.

Requirements

• O' level and/or A' level standard of education.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Previous office, administration, or accounting experience.

• Familiarity with accounting software and hotel systems such as Opera, considered an asset.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and trustworthy.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Analytical and methodical approach.

• Proactive and willing to learn.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking at Bay Street car park.

• Complimentary staff meals.

• Exclusive dining discounts across our restaurants.

• Access to Hyatt’s Global Colleague Benefits, including:

  • Discounted rates for you, your family, and friends at Hyatt hotels worldwide (subject to availability and programme terms).

  • Participation in Hyatt’s world-class learning and development programs.

  • Complimentary Headspace subscription.
    

At Bay Street Group, we are proud to be a fair and inclusive employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.