Assistant Management Accountant

Beaverbrook; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Leatherhead is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support their finance department. In this role, you will assist in preparing monthly management accounts and managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting team. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in an accounting role and be proficient in finance systems like Sage and Opera. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum, alongside a variety of benefits including 28 days of leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Personal development support

28 days annual leave

Pension

Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounting role preferred, ideally in the Hospitality sector.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proactive, organised and able to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with hotel financial policies.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Knowledge of hotel finance systems

Exceptional communication skills

Tools

Sage

Opera

Job description

Beaverbrook is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our dynamic team as an Assistant Management Accountant. As an integral part of our finance department, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our Management Accountant and managing the day‑to‑day operations of our transactional accounting team.

Based at the Estate, the Assistant Management Accountant will be part of a small but friendly team of finance professionals and will have previous experience in end‑to‑end Accounts Payable function for multiple entities, as well as supervision experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing accruals, prepayments, and journal entries in line with accounting policies.
• Checking all bank statement postings, ensuring all are accurately posted in Sage and Opera.
• Post HMRC, VAT, and Beaverbrook Golf Club journals for resignations and new joiners.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies all three entities.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and hotel financial policies.

Who you are

• Previous experience in a similar accounting role preferred, ideally in the Hospitality sector.
• Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise workload.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel and hotel finance systems, e.g. Opera, Sage and Procure Wizard.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 09:00-17:30.

Salary

£35,000 per annum plus Tronc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
• Personal development support
• Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
• Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Earn a thank you bonus through our recommend a friend scheme
• Uniforms
• Free parking
• And other local benefits

Staff Accommodation Available