Finance Assistant
HQ, Chester
Join the award-winning team at Hickory’s Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards! ! We’re on the hunt for a detail-loving, number-crunching superstar to join our buzzing Finance Team.We’re not your average company – we’re all about authentic Southern hospitality, amazing people, and genuine career development. From slow-smoked meats to big team wins, life at Hickory’s is full of flavour. If you’re looking to build your finance career in a fast-paced, feel-good environment, this could be your perfect next step.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Process daily cash ups from venues.
2. Processing company credit card statements.
3. Process petty cash for all venues.
4. Support the purchase ledger function with coding and processing.
5. Reconciliation of monthly supplier statements.
6. Oversee and manage the finance emails and be the first point of contact to external parties.
7. Work closely with other members of the finance team to support growth within the team.
8. Support the Management Accountant with any ad-hoc duties
What we’re looking for:
9. Someone who’s excited to grow in finance and get stuck into all areas of the business
10. Excel whizz with a keen eye for detail
11. Great communicator – confident chatting with managers and external contacts
12. Motivated, organised, and thrives under pressure
Thank You’s & Benefits:
13. A generous package of up to £26,000 per year
14. The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, with authentic smokers imported all the way from USA
15. Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy
16. Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year
17. Free smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu
18. Christmas Day off work - every year
19. Moments that matter – Paid occasion days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home & more)
20. Team Player card – 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory’s (rising to 50% for loyal service)
21. Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
22. Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant to support you
23. Our pledge to a work-life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red Zone
24. A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
25. Up to £500 for you – through the refer a friend scheme