Accounts Payable Clerk

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…as Accounts Payable Clerk at The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

Instantly recognizable, The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is the island’s most iconic resort—an oasis of tranquility where the ocean, volcanic landscapes, and subtropical vegetation meet Moorish-inspired architecture. With 462 rooms and suites, award-winning dining including Michelin-starred cuisine, a 2,500 m² Spa & Fitness Center, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we deliver exceptional luxury experiences to both our guests and our Ladies and Gentlemen.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong accounting mindset and a passion for accuracy and compliance. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a key role in the hotel’s financial operations, ensuring that supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time, and all procedures comply with internal policies and applicable tax regulations.
If you enjoy structured work, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with multiple departments in a luxury hospitality environment, we would be delighted to meet you.

Position Objective

To ensure the accurate administrative and accounting management of the hotel’s accounts payable, guaranteeing precise invoice recording, timely payment to suppliers, and full compliance with tax regulations and internal procedures, thereby contributing to financial control and operational efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and validate supplier invoices in accordance with purchase orders, delivery notes, and contracts.
• Record purchase and service invoices in the hotel’s accounting system.
• Monitor due dates and prepare payment runs according to agreed supplier terms.
• Perform regular reconciliation of supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage credit notes, advance payments, and accounting adjustments.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Operations departments to ensure correct cost allocation.
• Verify compliance with current tax regulations (Canary Islands VAT – IGIC, withholdings, etc.).
• File, organize, and control accounting documentation in both physical and digital formats.
• Support monthly and annual closing processes related to accounts payable.
• Collaborate in internal and external audits by providing required documentation and information.

What we are looking for in you Education

• Vocational Training Degree (Intermediate or Higher Level) in Administration and Finance, Accounting, or similar.
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related fields is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in hotels or tourism companies in the Canary Islands is highly valued.

Technical Knowledge

• Solid understanding of general accounting and accounts payable processes.
• Knowledge and practical experience with IGIC.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems (PeopleSoft experience is an advantage).
• Intermediate level of Excel (tables, basic formulas, list control).
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