Finance & Operations Bookkeeper
Part-Time / Transitional Role
Hospitality & Cultural Venues
Hackney Wick / Peckham, London
Overview
We are looking for a highly organised and practical Finance & Operations Bookkeeper to support two fast-moving hospitality and cultural businesses through a transitional operational period.
The role is focused on operational finance administration, bookkeeping, reconciliations, payment preparation, supplier coordination and finance process support within busy live hospitality environments.
This is not a traditional corporate accounting role. We are looking for someone calm, practical, detail-oriented and commercially aware who enjoys bringing structure and visibility to operational businesses.
The role is initially expected to be approximately 2–3 days per week and may evolve over time depending on wider operational structure and long-term requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Bookkeeping
• Managing supplier invoices and payment preparation
• Maintaining bookkeeping records in Xero
• Reconciling bank accounts and transactions
• Tracking supplier balances and payment schedules
• Preparing weekly payment runs for director approval
• Maintaining creditor and cash flow trackers
• Supporting VAT and month-end preparation
• Liaising with accountants where required
• Organising financial records and systems
Operational Reconciliation & Reporting
• Reconciling till, card and banking income
• Maintaining operational reconciliation reports
• Tracking event and venue revenue
• Logging settlements, deposits and operational costs
• Supporting finance visibility across multiple departments
• Assisting with reporting and operational finance workflows
Administration & Systems
• Organising folders, trackers and finance systems
• Maintaining recurring process documentation
• Supporting operational handovers and transition processes
• Assisting with supplier and contractor communication
• Helping build cleaner and more scalable admin systems
Ideal Candidate
• Bookkeeping or finance admin experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using Xero and spreadsheets
• Confident communicating with suppliers and contractors
• Calm and practical under pressure
• Hospitality, nightlife, events or restaurant experience preferred
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving SME environments
Role Structure
• Initially approximately 2–3 days per week
• Transitional / flexible structure
• Immediate start preferred
• Potential to evolve longer-term depending on fit and operational structure
Day Rate
• £160–£200 per day depending on experience
Location
Split between Hackney Wick and (potentially Peckham), with some flexibility for remote admin work where appropriate.
To Apply
Please send:
• CV
• Short introduction
• Availability
• Relevant experience
• Preferred day rate
to:
We are looking for someone highly organised, practical and solutions-focused who can help create cleaner and calmer operational finance systems within busy hospitality environments.