Assistant Finance Manager

Compass Group UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Finance Manager, where you will provide robust financial information and control services. This role involves managing financial reporting, supporting the finance function, and ensuring accuracy in financial systems. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on excellence in financial services.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com

Discounts on groceries at major retailers

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance support or assistant finance manager role.
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems (e.g. SAP, EPOS).
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines and large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly bookwork close and ensure accuracy of entries.
• Manage financial and client reporting on a regular basis.
• Support the Finance Manager during monthly close processes in SAP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational abilities

Tools

SAP

EPOS

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our dynamic team within Restaurant Associates Venues. This is a fantastic role for someone with strong financial acumen and a passion for delivering high-quality financial services and reporting.

As Assistant Finance Manager, you will play a key role in providing a robust, pro-active financial information and control service to both the Finance and Operating Teams. You will also support the continued development of our UK Finance Function—aimed at enhancing service levels, improving quality of management information, and standardising processes across the board.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead weekly bookwork close and ensure accuracy of entries.
  
• Manage financial and client reporting on a regular basis.
  
• Oversee maintenance of EPOS/cashless back office systems.
  
• Support the Finance Manager during monthly close processes in SAP.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into the local bookwork system.
  
• Deliver daily and weekly reporting including:
  
  • Daily sales reports
    
  • Weekly P&L for Operations
    
  • Weekly payroll and flash reports
    
  • Ad-hoc financial analysis as needed
    
• Handle cashless inbox queries and maintain general finance admin tasks.
  

Key Close Activities:
Weekly Nexus Close

• Investigate and resolve reporting issues
  
• Manage deadlines with departmental heads
  
• Maintain and update a structured task timetable
  
• Prepare supporting documentation (e.g. sales reports)
  

Monthly Close Support

• Prepare accruals, prepayments, and hospitality recharges
  
• Back up vending charges and assist with other closing activities
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a finance support or assistant finance manager role
  
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems (e.g. SAP, EPOS)
  
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines and large volumes of data
  
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  

Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to making a difference . We offer continuous development, the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance function, and a culture that values your input:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1205/78264001/52737845/SU #RA Venues

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!