Job Description

About Montcalm Collection

United by timeless style and peerless service, Montcalm Collection is London's compendium of luxury hotels. Housed in elegant Georgian townhouses, an 18th-century brewery, heritage headquarters and a diamond-shaped skyscraper, each hotel reveals a different chapter in the city's story.


The hotels in the collection include a historic brewery, reimagined as a vibrant modern hotel: Montcalm Brewery. A storied city-slicker, housed in the former headquarters of the Royal Mail: Montcalm Royal London House. A property with a bold new perspective at Montcalm East, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. And a duo of mindful hotels which set a slower pace: Inhabit, Southwick Street and Inhabit, Queen's Gardens, both part of Design Hotels.

Overview

The Montcalm Collection is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of AP professionals and oversee the full procure-to-pay cycle. The ideal candidate will ensure invoice accuracy, VAT compliance, timely payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and support audits. Strong knowledge of hospitality accounting standards (USALI), internal controls, and AP metrics is essential. This role is key to maintaining financial integrity across all properties.


Help to shape the Montcalm Collection's next chapter and showcase your skills. Become a trusted ambassador for one of our hotels and take advantage of the opportunity to move between properties, achieving the service and product delivery standards for the department with a high degree of customer care and service.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and mentor a team of 5 accounts payable staff, including training, performance reviews and workload delegation Oversee the complete procure to pay cycle i.e. invoice to Purchase order matching, GL coding and payment approvals. Review invoices, ensuring accuracy to hospitality accounting standards (USALI) and compliance with HMRC VAT. Monitor and run Bi weekly payment runs including checks, vendor management and any escalation of payment issues. Reconcile vendor statements, manage accruals in both the month-end and year-end closing Prepare and analyse AP aging reports and key AP metrics such as DPO. Develop and enforce internal controls across all properties for all AP procedures in line with the company's SOP. Cultivate strong vendor working relationships Ensure compliance with relevant company policies and accounting standards. Support both internal and external audits

Key Requirements

Minimum of 5 years in AP, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity Strong proficiency in ERP/PMS systems Familiarity with USALI Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to improve processes Key eye for detail to ensure accuracy Able to collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders

Desired Requirements

Proficiency with Sage Intacct or Adaco. Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar

Benefits

Collaborative and empowering team dynamics. Pathways for promotions and growth within the brand. Recognition and Rewards Program. Access to an array of discounts via our Benefits Platform. Comprehensive training through Certified Classroom and E-Learnings. 28 holidays annually, inclusive of 8 bank holidays. Additional holidays post 2-year tenure. Health incentives: Cash-back on optical, dental, chiropractic, and physio services. Concession on gym memberships. Nutritious meals provided during shifts. Complimentary dry-cleaning service for uniforms. Inclusive pension schemes. Paid day off on your birthday.

Eligibility

Candidates must be authorised to live and work in the UK. Currently, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Montcalm Collection, diversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. We genuinely value the unique perspectives everyone brings, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, and we provide a workplace free from discrimination and prejudice.


Should this role resonate with your aspirations, please apply. If not shortlisted, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us, either now or in the future.




Note: If you do not hear from us within 14 days, kindly consider your application as not shortlisted for this role.

Please note

that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies or headhunters. Any CVs submitted for these roles without prior agreement per role in writing from our Head of Human Resources, will be considered the property of the company and will not be subject to agency fees.