Accounts Assistant : Established Hospitality and 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 A GBP 32,000:A GBP 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.