Job description
Accounts Payable Officer

40 hours (Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.30)

Circa 24,000 - 30,000 + Benefits

About Imperial London Hotels

Imperial London Family of Hotels may not be the most immediately recognisable hotel brand, and yet it has a celebrated history as the owner of numerous hotels in Bloomsbury, London, for over 185 years. Throughout this time, it has remained an independent and private business, and is currently under the Directorship of the 7th generation of the same family. Imperial London Hotels own and operate seven 3 & 4-star hotels near Russell Square underground station, including the UK's largest hotel, The Royal National Hotel (over 1,600 rooms).

These are exciting times for Imperial London as it seeks to evolve and modernise all areas of the business whilst keeping its unique heritage and culture at its heart. The flagship Imperial Hotel is undergoing a major refurbishment and will open in early 2026 as a 4* Deluxe Hotel and a new jewel in the crown of London's hospitality offering. In May 2023, Imperial London unveiled a confident and contemporary new brand identity, laying the foundation for future business growth and success.

We are now recruiting an Accounts Payable Officer for Imperial London Hotel Group

As the first point of contact for all supplier queries you will be responsible for developing and maintaining an effective and professional credit control system for the group to ensure all invoices are paid on time.

Key Duties will include the following:
• Receiving, verifying and processing purchase invoices, ensuring they are correctly coded and approved
• Ensuring payments credits are applied correctly and corresponding with vendors regarding billing and payments.
• Oversee and monitor purchase orders raised ensuring they are matched correctly to supplier invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Perform weekly payment runs

What we would like from you
• 3 years previous knowledge of accounting principles and procedures gained within a similar role or previous experience in statement reconciliation
• Ideally you will be working towards an AAT qualification or studying accounting with basic bookkeeping knowledge
• Experience of using Business Central would be beneficial
• Strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Highly numerate with great attention to detail and accuracy
• A confident and engaging manner with ability to build rapport quickly with suppliers and internal customers.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills with the ability to balance different priorities
• You will have a good level of spoken and written English

What you will get in return
• Holidays 28 (inc. of bank holidays) pro-rota increasing with length of service up to 33 days
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform & dry-cleaning
• Workplace pension scheme
• 300 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee recognition
• Employee awards
• Social events
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan
• 50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability)
• Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling and Restaurant outlets
• Shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers
• Mental health first aiders support & well-being
• Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action

Career & Development Benefits:
• Training and development through our Imperial London Hotels Academy
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships (subject to eligibility)
• 1,000 for your chosen course for development once you complete our Buddy programme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Supported Study Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Annual Free English Course accredited by UCL Centre for Languages & International Education
• Opportunity to explore other roles within Imperial London Hotels after 1 year of service

Extended Benefits:
• Technology Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Workplace Nursery Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Electrical Car Scheme for senior management positions only (subject to eligibility)