Staff Accountant

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

The Staff Accountant reports to the Assistant Director of Finance, and is responsible for assisting him in overseeing the daily operations related to his scope of work, in performing the month-end process, and in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. As a Staff Accountant, you will be overseeing the Accounts Payable process for our three entities, Hotel, Private Members Club, and Residences, in coordination with our outsourced accounts payable team and the Purchasing department. You will also perform other tasks such as F&B cost analytics, and may be assisting with other areas of the Finance Department such as Income Audit and Accounts Receivable.

• →Oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor account management, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
• →Review and approve invoice coding, payment batches, and vendor reconciliations, ensuring proper authorization and compliance with internal controls.
• →Monitor vendor accounts and payment schedules, maintaining positive supplier relationships while ensuring timely resolution of invoice discrepancies and outstanding issues.
• →Coordinate with purchasing, receiving, and operational departments to ensure accurate invoice processing, timely invoice approvals, and proper expense recognition.
• →Prepare and review Accounts Payable aging reports, cash disbursement forecasts, and payment analyses, providing recommendations to support effective cash flow management.
• →Ensure compliance with hotel policies and internal control procedures, as well as brand standards, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• →Support internal and external audit activities by maintaining accurate documentation and responding to audit requests.
• →Assist with month-end closing procedures, including accruals preparation, journal entries posting, P&L variance analysis, account reconciliations, and the review of Balance Sheet accounts related to Accounts Payable.
• →Review and perform Food & Beverage costs performance analysis, producing month-end comments and Actions plans in collaboration with F&B Operations teams.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 2–4 years of progressive experience in Hotel Finance, including responsibility for Accounts Payable, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Accounting software, Procurement software, and knowledge of hotel property management systems (Opera PMS), and POS systems is required.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes, month-end closing procedures, account reconciliations, accruals, and internal controls.
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines, build effective working relationships, and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

This role will operate Monday through Friday with standard office hours of 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. You will be based at Four Seasons Tower Bridge 5 days a week.

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK