Assistant Accountant

Kenton Black; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Lancaster seeks an experienced Assistant Accountant to manage financial activities across departments. The role offers autonomy and variety, with responsibilities including management accounts production and financial advice. Key benefits include hybrid working, competitive salary, and generous leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Flexibility on working hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Good analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management accounts production.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Experience in finance roles

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

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Finance Opportunity at Lancaster Hospitality Business

Kenton Black Finance has partnered with a hospitality business in Lancaster to appoint an experienced finance professional to manage all financial activities. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally across departments to provide meaningful financial insights for effective decision-making.

Key Benefits/Rewards:

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Flexibility on working hours
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Gym membership discounts

Your Role as Assistant Accountant:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role offers variety and autonomy with business-facing responsibilities. Key duties include:

• Assist in management accounts production
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers
• Support stock management
• Liaise with department heads to support budgeting and provide financial advice

Experience & Qualifications:

A background in hospitality is desirable but not essential. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar finance role, strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration, good analytical skills, and knowledge of Sage 50 is advantageous.

This vacancy is managed by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operates across the UK, specializing in finance recruitment for permanent and interim roles. With a team of dedicated experts, we serve a range of clients from startups to established businesses, providing tailored recruitment solutions from entry-level to executive roles. Our offices are located in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Glasgow, ensuring local and national reach.