Accounts Assistant

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Travel, Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
  • Pay

    £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

Accounts Assistant (AR/Banking focused) – London - Hospitality - £30k-£35k - office-based

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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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