We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team within a dynamic hospitality and events environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced, multifaceted business.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function, assist with month-end processes, and contribute towards continuous improvement across the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce monthly management accounts packs
* Reconcile balance sheet accounts
* Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts
* Perform and review bank reconciliations
* Assist with month-end processes including accruals and prepayments
* Analyse variances within management accounts and liaise with department heads to improve performance
* Support the budgeting process and preparation of budget packs
* Assist with the preparation of year-end working papers across group entities
* Prepare VAT returns
* Support monthly payroll processes
* Assist with year-end routines and audit preparation
* Contribute to finance-related projects and process improvements
* Provide cover and support across the wider finance team where required
* Produce KPI and financial performance reporting
Skills & Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience within an accounts or finance role
* AAT qualified or equivalent
* Ideally studying towards ACCA or CIMA
* Previous management accounts experience is essential
* Strong systems and IT skills
* Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
* Experience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirable
* Previous hospitality or EPOS system experience would be advantageous
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Confident communicator, able to build relationships across all levels of the business
* Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive approach to work
* Full driving licence and own transport preferred