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Assistant Financial Controller

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In-Office
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, GBR
Entry level
In-Office
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, GBR
Entry level
Supports the hotel’s financial operations, including financial strategy execution, performance analysis, account reconciliation, accounts receivable, credit, night audit, monthly reporting, internal controls, tax filings, payroll review, and transaction approvals. The role provides financial insights and recommendations to hotel leadership while ensuring accuracy, profitability, policy adherence, and compliance across accounting activities.
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Finance Controller at Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport, you’re not just assisting in the direction and administration of all hotel financial operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

  • Competitive pay – Earn up to £35,000 per year
  • Incredible travel perks – Enjoy discounted hotel stays through our Go Hilton travel programme, with room rates as low as $40 USD per night at participating hotels worldwide.
  • Food and beverage discounts – Receive 50% off food and beverage at participating outlets.
  • Free meals on duty – Helping you stay energised throughout your shift.
  • Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service.
  • Pension scheme – Supporting you as you plan for the future.

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member location and terms and conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

  • Support financial strategy execution: Assist in directing financial operations to ensure alignment with the hotel’s strategic goals, optimizing profitability and efficiency
  • Provide financial insights: Assist in reviewing financial performance, reconciling accounts, and preparing recommendations for hotel leadership and ownership
  • Manage financial operations: Oversee Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Night Audit functions, ensuring adherence to internal controls and financial policies
  • Oversee financial reporting: Lead the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy in cash receipt coding and supporting internal audits for transparency and compliance
  • Monitor and approve financial transactions: Review and authorize ledger reconciliations, tax filings, and payroll, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

    About Us
    Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
    At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
    Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
    Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
    Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

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