Accounts Assistant - Brighton Job Title: Finance Manager, Black Rock Restaurants. Location: Brighton, Head Office Full-Time | Permanent About us: Black Rock Restaurant Group is one of the UK's most exciting independent restaurant groups, with standout venues across London and Brighton including The Coal Shed, Burnt Orange, The Salt Room, and Tutto. We are dedicated to creating unforgettable guest experiences, inspired by the Persian concept of "Nooshe j n" - meaning more than just "Bon Appetit", but "may it nourish your soul". Every detail, from the quality of our ingredients to the lighting, music, and service, is designed to elevate and enrich the guest experience. Founded by acclaimed restaurateur Razak Helalat, Black Rock Restaurant Group is a place where passion, quality, and hospitality come together - and where your career can grow and thrive. About the Role As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the financial health of our hospitality business, playing a vital role in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and supporting operational teams across the group. You will bring financial insight and leadership to ensure business performance is optimised while aligning with our strategic goals. This is a hands-on role ideal for a commercially minded and detail-oriented individual with hospitality sector experience. In This Role You'll: Manage and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and insights Monitor cash flow, revenue, margins, and cost performance across departments Partner with department heads and senior leadership to align financial and operational objectives Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial obligations Lead the finance team and support ongoing training and development Oversee accounting processes, Identifying, developing and systemising new processes to support more efficient month-end general ledger close activities, monthly account reconciliations & reviews Evaluate and improve internal controls and financial systems Support strategic business decisions with clear financial modelling and data analysis Review and approve monthly payroll (with book-keeper and tronc master) Be an ambassador for the ethics and values of Black Rock Restaurants Any other ad-hoc work/support that is required to support the owner and Finance Director Financial Management Analyse P&L across multiple revenue streams Provide ongoing recommendations for cost control and profitability improvements Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes Systems & Compliance Oversee financial systems such as Xero, Sage, Fourth, or similar platforms Ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance with HMRC, VAT and audit standards Manage external relationships with accountants, auditors and suppliers What We Offer in Return We believe in investing in our people. That's why we offer a truly competitive pay package, a great professional environment, and opportunities for real growth within one of the UK's most respected hospitality groups. As a Finance Manager, you'll enjoy these benefits: A truly competitive pay package Team incentives, trips and rewards 50% staff discount at all our restaurants for you, your friends & family An extra day's holiday every year for your first five years Refer a Friend scheme - earn money per successful hire Cycle to Work scheme What We're Looking For Proven experience in a finance role within a multi-site hospitality or restaurant setting Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret complex data into clear business actions Experience with budgeting, reporting, and financial planning A hands-on leader with excellent communication and collaboration skills Proficient in financial systems such as Xero, Sage, or Fourth Recently qualified or studying towards (ACCA, CIMA OR ACA qualified) Previous restaurant and/or hospitality finance experience is highly desirable Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet modelling Passionate about hospitality and supporting teams to succeed Why Join Us? By joining Black Rock Restaurant Group, you become part of one of the UK's leading independent restaurant companies. We pride ourselves on recruiting passionate individuals who thrive in hospitality and love working as part of an established, close-knit team. With venues across Brighton and London-including The Salt Room, Burnt Orange, Tutto, and The Coal Shed -we offer excellent progression opportunities across the group. If you want to be part of something special, and join the friendliest team in town, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now Ready to take your hospitality career to the next level? Click apply and let's talk!