Assistant Management Accountant

Public House Head Office; Greater London, North Common; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food and drink

Staff meals on shift

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Wellbeing platform access

Overnight anniversary stay in the Cots

Employee of the Month £150 meal

Career progression and training

Health and wellbeing support 24/7

Referral scheme

Discounts on benefits platform

Service charge paid to staff

Job summary

Public House Group is seeking a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team in a fast-paced, start-up style environment across multiple venues.

You will support the month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, AP/AR, and assist with year-end audit, with opportunities to implement new systems and gain hands-on experience in core finance functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or multi-site business is desirable.
• Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the month end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations and posting journals.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, chase outstanding invoices and reconcile supplier invoices.
• Assist with year end audit preparation and respond to auditor queries.
• Contribute to rollout of new systems (EPOS, labour management, purchasing) and AI tools in finance.
• Support payroll processes, including recording advances and deductions.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Public House Group! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build hands-on experience in a fast-paced 'start-up' environment, working closely with experienced professionals across a range of core finance functions.

What's in it for you as an Assistant Management Accountant:

• 50% off food and drink in our venues for a table of up to 4 people.
• Delicious staff meals on shift (venue teams only).
• Growing your family? Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity pay once you've been with us for a year.
• Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
• Be recognised as Employee of the Month across the group and win a £150 meal for two.
• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.
• Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our venues and eligible roles.

What you'll be doing as an Assistant Management Accountant:

• Support the month end close process, preparing balance sheet reconciliations and posting journals to help the finance team meet its deadlines.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including supplier invoices and payments, chasing outstanding invoices and customer receipts, and reconciling supplier invoices against F&B delivery notes.
• Assist with year end audit preparation, collating supporting documentation and responding to auditor queries.
• Contribute to the roll out of new systems, including EPOS, labour management, and purchasing, as well as new AI tools within the finance function.
• Support the payroll process, including recording advances and deductions and assisting with payroll reviews.

About you, our new Assistant Management Accountant:

• Previous experience in a hospitality or multi-site business is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Xero is desirable.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly, professional demeanour.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• A passion for the hospitality industry and commitment to delivering a high standard of work.

About Us:
Public House Group is a collection of pubs and restaurants across London and the Cotswolds. Our journey began with The Pelican, setting the tone for everything that followed. Each of our venues champions the very best of the UK, from responsibly sourced meats and seasonal vegetables to a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to craftsmanship, provenance and authenticity. We work closely with farmers, growers and suppliers who share our values, ensuring that every dish and every drink reflects quality, integrity and care.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: to create spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary, where guests experience honest food, thoughtful service and a genuine connection to British produce.