Finance Executive- Accounts Payable

AG Hotels is an exciting and rapidly growing hospitality management company with a growing portfolio across the UK. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Executive to join our central finance team based in India.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day financial operations of multiple entities and hotels. This is a hands-on role involving Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, accounting entries, supplier and customer reconciliations, month-end support, and financial reporting. The role requires someone who is organised, accurate, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

AG Hotels India

Reports to: Finance Manager / Finance Head

• Process supplier invoices and ensure appropriate approvals and supporting documents are available.
• Assist with the preparation of supplier payments and payment runs.
• Maintain accurate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable records.
• Raise customer invoices and follow up on outstanding balances where required.
• Perform supplier, customer, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Post day-to-day accounting transactions and journal entries accurately.
• Ensure expenses and invoices are correctly coded to the relevant entity, department, cost centre, and nominal

ledger.

• Assist in investigating and resolving invoice, payment, and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of month-end accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with revenue and operational reconciliations where required.
• Monitor outstanding supplier and customer balances and highlight unusual or long-outstanding items.
• Process employee expenses, company card transactions, and other business expenses.
• Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist with VAT-related reconciliations and the preparation of supporting information.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Prepare regular reports and schedules as requested by the Finance Manager or senior management.
• Liaise with suppliers, hotel teams, operations, and other internal stakeholders to resolve financial queries.
• Assist in improving finance processes, controls, and reporting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and approval procedures.
• Carry out any other finance or accounting duties assigned by the Line Manager or senior management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Graduate in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Ideally pursuing or part-qualified in CA, CMA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Minimum 24 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation, and general ledger accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar systems will be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn, take ownership, and develop within the finance function.