Accounts Assistant – Established Hospitality & Property Group
My client is one of the largest quick service restaurant operators in the UK. In addition to their restaurant portfolio, they also own and operate other commercial and residential property assets.
Due to continued growth and expansion, multiple Accounts Assistant opportunities have arisen at varied levels. These roles will support core finance operations across several trading entities and assets.
The Role
Working within a busy finance team, you will be responsible for supporting Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Nominal Ledger and Cash Book activities while ensuring accuracy, strong financial controls and adherence to month-end deadlines.
The Good Stuff
Salary up to £32,000–£35,000 depending on experience
Excellent opportunity to develop within a large, growing hospitality and property group
Exposure to multiple trading entities and high-volume finance operations
You will
Support Purchase Ledger activities including invoice processing, supplier query resolution, payment preparation and monthly creditor reconciliations
Assist with Sales Ledger processes including posting sales and cash transactions, resolving discrepancies and reconciling aged debtors
Post journals and support Nominal Ledger reconciliations including accruals, prepayments and control accounts
Maintain accurate Cash Book postings including receipts, payments and intercompany transfers
Assist with month-end routines, trial balance preparation and expense reviews
Update audit deliverables and finance trackers as required
Take ownership of ad hoc finance tasks in a fast-paced environment
You are
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Analytical with strong numeracy skills
Proactive, resilient and able to meet tight deadlines
A confident communicator and collaborative team player
Commercially aware with an interest in retail or hospitality finance
You have
1–3 years' experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role, ideally within a high-volume retail or catering environment
Hands-on exposure to Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Nominal Ledger and Bank Reconciliations
Experience using Sage, SAP or Navision (preferred)
Intermediate Excel and MS Office skills
The ability to build strong working relationships across operational and finance teams
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong or fast-developing Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic and progressive organisation offering genuine long-term career development within a busy finance function.
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