Job Description – Finance Assistant
Company: Crafted
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Salary: Commensurate with experience and track record
Location: Powdermills Hotel, Battle
Type: Full Time
We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our
headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is
a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how
you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks
like.
Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory.
That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job
description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re
stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and
the kind of impact you’ll have.
Us
Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces
where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food,
wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming
years, with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills, East
Sussex.
More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall
into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted…
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to
autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love
doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and
spark.
In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo.
We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to
somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from
life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in.
Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations
that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good
about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally.
You
Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with
ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from
day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able. As we
grow there will be an opportunity to expand your role and develop with the
organisation.
As a Finance Assistant you will play a crucial role in
supporting the financial operations of the business. Reporting to the Head of
Finance you will assist with daily accounting tasks, help maintain accurate
financial records and support on the preparation and analysis of financial
reports and budgets. This is a hands on role that will be across all aspects of
the finance function.
Our ideal candidate is someone detail oriented,
organised and eager to grow and develop within the hospitality finance sector.
That said, as Finance Assistant, your
primary responsibilities will be to:
* Manage the preparation and
processing of invoices, purchase orders and expense claims
* Reconcile bank statements
and supplier accounts
* Assist with the preparation
of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and supporting
commentary.
* Support with budget
preparation and financial forecasting
* Assist with the annual
audit process
* Help develop and maintain a
strong control environment
* Support the Head of Finance
with ad-hoc tasks as required
We’re looking for someone with:
* Previous experience in a
finance, accounts or bookkeeping role. Hospitality experience is highly
desirable
* AAT qualification (or
similar or working towards) is highly desirable but not essential
* Good working knowledge of
Microsoft excel and accounting software (Xero or similar)
* Strong organisational
skills and an attention to detail
* Excellent verbal and
written communication skills
* A proactive and flexible
approach especially in a fast-paced start up environment
Together
We hire people with personality who have a desire to
continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our
culture and keep us real, interesting, and original.
To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and
staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one’s too important to lend a
hand, or too new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high
expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making
an impact.
Three values we’ll expect you to live by:
1. Enjoy
it: it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s
ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
2. Own
it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in
your hands. Always keep an eye out.
3. Improve
it: ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows), and be
curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.
Note: positive Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values.