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Finance Assistant - W Edinburgh

United Kingdom W Edinburgh Estimated salary: Approximately £25,000–£29,000 per year
Role summary

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The Finance Assistant supports the hotel’s finance team with daily accounting activities, including invoice processing, reconciliations, payment administration, reporting, cash handling and maintaining accurate financial records. Candidates are expected to have strong numerical and organisational skills, attention to detail, confidence with spreadsheets and accounting systems, and the ability to meet deadlines. Previous experience in a finance, hotel or administrative role is helpful, while hospitality experience and knowledge of Marriott systems may be advantageous. The successful candidate should communicate professionally, protect confidential information, work collaboratively across departments and demonstrate W Edinburgh’s energetic, service-focused approach.

About the employer

W Edinburgh is a luxury lifestyle hotel operated under W Hotels, part of Marriott International. Located in the city’s St James Quarter, the hotel combines modern design, music, dining, nightlife and contemporary Scottish influences. W Hotels is known for its bold personality, creative guest experiences and emphasis on local culture, while Marriott provides the scale, training opportunities and international career mobility of one of the world’s largest hospitality groups. W Edinburgh includes guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, event facilities, fitness and wellness amenities, and lively public spaces. Employees work in a fast-paced environment where individuality, collaboration and high standards of service are valued. The hotel offers opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, finance, events, engineering, sales and other hospitality disciplines.

What the job usually comes with in the UK

Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingLive-in common in rural hotels
MealsStaff meals common
FlightsNo
Service charge100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law)
ContractPermanent or seasonal
Leave28 days
Income taxAbout 14% in all at GBP 25,000

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

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