Accounts Assistant - #2087734

Your new company
You will work for a successful hospitality business operating a portfolio of independently styled social venues across London.


Your new role
This Accounts Assistant job is being offered on a 12-month fixed term contract basis (maternity cover). You will work within a finance team of circa 15 people, assuming varied responsibilities including (but not limited to):

• Bank reconciliation - this is the primary responsibility. You'll look after eight bank accounts
• Weekly sales reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable - cash and sales posting
• Investigation and resolution of discrepancies
• Management of staff expenses
• Assisting with wider Accounts Payable/accounts administration and projects, as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Ability to work in the central London office 5 days per week (Mon-Fri) - hybrid working is not offered
• Immediate availability or a short notice period (maximum 2 weeks)
• Recent, relevant experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role with a focus on bank reconciliation and AR
• Hospitality industry experience is advantageous, but by no means essential.
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Sage Intact experience is helpful. However, full training will be provided.
• Right to work in the UK - unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be offered for this position
• You'll be commercially focused and highly people-oriented; adaptable, sociable, energetic, and comfortable building relationships in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

What you'll get in return

• Study support (study material, exam fee, day of exam off)
• Discount on food and beverage at all venues
• Free lunch provided three days per week (heavily discounted on the other two days)
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Company-wide and team socials
• Regular invitations to attend new venue openings

What you need to do now
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