Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company.
Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 by Nick Pring and Malcolm Heap and has since expanded to an estate of over 52 pubs, bars and restaurants across London.
Our ethos focuses on acquiring the best sites in the right locations and recruiting exceptional talent who are as passionate about food and drink as we are. Establishing the right offer and investing in the right areas is key, whilst devoting time and attention to the team that operates those sites is a major part of that investment.
In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards. Most recently, Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ at the Publican Awards in 2023.
In 2025 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.
Our teams play a pivotal role in creating an eclectic mix of unique establishments all with a friendly atmosphere, delicious food and great service all at the heart of what we value. Ensuring each site’s valued position within its local community.
"Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 by Nick Pring and Malcolm Heap and has since expanded to an estate of 34 pubs, bars, and restaurants across London.
Our ethos focuses on acquiring the best sites in the right locations and recruiting exceptional operators who are as passionate about food and drink as we are. Establishing the right offer and investing in the right areas is key, whilst devoting time and attention to the team that operate those sites is a major part of that investment.
In 2018 Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. The Company was then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. Most recently, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards.
Our teams play a pivotal role in creating an eclectic mix of unique establishments all with a friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and great service all at the heart of what we value. Ensuring each site’s position within its local community"
Contract Type: Full time - Fixed term
About the Role
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance
team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role will focus
primarily on cash management, bank-related processes, and supporting the
accurate recording of financial data across multiple sites.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining
financial accuracy, ensuring timely reconciliations, and supporting day-to-day
finance operations.
Key responsibilities
* Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations
* Manage and monitor cash postings and bank
transactions
* Process and review staff expense claims in line
with company policy
* Reconcile site deposits and investigate any
discrepancies
* Post weekly sales for multiple sites accurately and
on time
* Support cash control processes across the business
* Assist with resolving bank-related queries and
discrepancies
* Issue customer invoices and keep the accounts
receivable ledger updated
* Work closely with site teams and internal
departments to ensure accuracy of financial data
* Provide general support to the Accounts Payable and
wider Finance team as required
Skills required
* Effective time management & ability to work
under pressure
* Excellent analytical skills & attention to
detail
* Strong Excel skills
* Good communication skills and ability to liaise
with non-finance stakeholders
* To work autonomously and take ownership
* Team player
* Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage,
Intacct, or similar) is desirable
What we offer
* A fun and interesting working environment as part
of a talented team
* Birthdays are important - take the day off on us
* 30% off on food and drinks on all our venues
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant
or Finance role is desirable
Salary
* Competitive salary
Employment time
* Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)