Finance Assistant

Do you take pride in accuracy organisation and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes At Rusacks St Andrews were looking for a Finance Assistant to support our Financial Controller and play a key role in the financial operations of one of Scotlands most iconic hotels.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where your attention to detail and proactive mindset will directly support the success of the hotel.

At the Heart of What We Do Our REACH People Values

At Marine & Lawn our people chose the values that guide how we work together and how we serve our guests:

Respect We treat every guest and colleague with kindness and dignity.
Excellence We go above and beyond in pursuit of outstanding service.
Accountability We take ownership and follow through on our promises.
Cooperation We work as one team to achieve great things.
Honesty We act with integrity and transparency in everything we do.

About the Role

As a Finance Assistant you will support the Financial Controller in the day-to-day financial operations of the hotel. Your primary focus will be ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner with particular responsibility for purchase ledger and expenses.

You will also work closely with our external bookkeeping partner ensuring financial records are maintained to a high standard and aligned with company processes.

What Youll Do

• Support the day-to-day finance function including accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger activities
• Process invoices and expenses accurately and within required timelines
• Reconcile and audit the daily business and maintain accurate financial records
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting
• Review invoices for accuracy and compliance
• Support the coordination of external audits and annual financial reviews
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects as required
• Take a proactive approach to identifying efficiencies and improvements within finance processes

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience in a Finance or Accounting role preferred (hotel experience advantageous)
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and accounts receivable processes
• Excel skills with confidence using Word
• Comfortable adapting to new systems and technology
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A professional reliable and proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage multiple departments
• Experience with hotel systems (e.g. HMS) is beneficial but not essential

The Perks

• Pension enrolment from Day 1 (eligible team members).
• Exclusive retain discounts via our benefits platform.
• Discounted hotel stays for you and your family.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme with bonus rewards.
• Access to Medicash healthcare cash plans.
• Company life assurance plan
• Supportive team culture and monthly published schedules.
• Virtual GP on demand
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to recruitment practices that do not discriminate on any grounds. We value diversity of cultures ideas and people as part of our DNA.

Right to Work

Applicants must have eligibility to live and work in the UK. Documentation will be required at the interview stage.

About Us

Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resortsis a collection of bespoke hotels in the worlds most distinguished golfing destinations. Nestled beside some of the most iconic courses across the globe our properties offer unforgettable travel experiences inspired by history landscape and local culture. Whether local neighbour or international traveller every guest is invited to embrace the beauty of where land meets sea through service storytelling and adventure.

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