Accounts Assistant role - Accounts Payable (FTC)

Urban Pubs and Bars; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Birthday off

30% food & drink discount

Zusammenfassung

Urban Pubs & Bars is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team on a fixed-term basis (12 months). The role concentrates on Accounts Payable across multiple sites, ensuring accurate recording of financial data and timely supplier payments.

The successful candidate will resolve discrepancies, support the wider finance function, and help improve AP processes. Strong Excel skills and experience with Sage Intacct are desirable.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in accounts payable or finance roles.
• Ability to resolve supplier queries and manage payment cycles.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Prepare supplier payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review aged balances and resolve outstanding queries.
• Support credit control activities as required.
• Assist with month-end tasks including accruals and journal entries.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required by the AP Supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Autonomy

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Ausbildung

Experience in Accounts Payable/Finance role

Tools

Sage Intacct

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome to London's Biggest Independent Pub Company

Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 by Nick Pring and Malcolm Heap and has since expanded to an estate of over 65 pubs, bars and restaurants across London.

Our ethos focuses on acquiring the best sites in the right locations and recruiting exceptional talent who are as passionate about food and drink as we are. Establishing the right offer and investing in the right areas is key, while devoting time and attention to the teams that operate our venues is a major part of that investment.

In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's fastest-growing privately owned companies. We were then nominated for two Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 Sites). In 2021, Urban was awarded Best Food-Led Pub Company at the R200 Awards. Most recently, Urban once again won Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 Sites) at the Publican Awards in 2023.

In 2025, we were recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 100 Companies to Work For.

Our teams play a pivotal role in creating an eclectic collection of unique establishments, each offering a friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and outstanding service. We are committed to ensuring every venue remains a valued part of its local community.

Contract Type

Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)

On Site

About the Role

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis. This role will focus primarily on Accounts Payable while supporting the accurate recording of financial data across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and developing strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. They will be responsible for resolving queries, discrepancies, and payment issues, while also supporting the wider Finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks and contributing to the continuous improvement of accounts payable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Prepare supplier payment runs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review and resolve aged balances and outstanding queries.
• Support credit control activities as required.
• Assist with month-end tasks, including accruals and journal entries.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as requested by the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

Skills Required

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or similar software is desirable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, or Finance role is desirable.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within finance is advantageous.

What We Offer

• A fun, supportive, and engaging working environment as part of a talented team.
• Your birthday off on us.
• 30% discount on food and drink across all Urban Pubs & Bars venues.
• Opportunities to learn and develop within a growing business.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.