Bookkeeper

Black Rock Restaurants; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent restaurant group in the UK seeks a Bookkeeper to manage daily financial transactions. The role involves maintaining financial accuracy, assisting with cash flow management, and preparing financial reports within a fast-paced hospitality environment, offering genuine career development and various perks.

Benefits

50% discount for you, family, and friends at all Black Rock Group restaurants

Team incentives, rewards, and memorable trips

An extra day’s holiday every year for your first five years

Refer a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working hours

Career development within the restaurant industry

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally within hospitality.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure correct transactions.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with tax compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Black Rock Restaurant Group is one of the UK’s most exciting
independent restaurant groups, with standout venues across London and Brighton
includingThe Coal Shed,Burnt Orange,The Salt
Room, andTutto.

We are dedicated to creating unforgettable guest
experiences, inspired by the Persian concept of “Nooshe jân” – meaning more
than just “Bon Appetit”, but “may it nourish your soul”. Every detail, from the
quality of our ingredients to the lighting, music, and service, is designed to
elevate and enrich the guest experience.

Founded by Razak Helalat, Black Rock Restaurant Group is a
place where passion, quality, and hospitality come together – and where your
career can grow and thrive.

Role Overview

As aBookkeeper, you will play a key role in
managing the day-to-day financial transactions of our restaurant group. Working
closely with the fractional Finance Director, you will ensure the accuracy of
financial records, support cash flow management, and assist with reporting to
keep our business running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain
  accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded
  correctly.
• Process
  invoices, expenses, and supplier payments in a timely manner.
• Perform
  bank reconciliations and manage petty cash transactions.
• Reconcile
  restaurant sales and revenue reports with bank deposits.
• Prepare
  VAT returns and assist with tax compliance.
• Assist
  in payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements.
• Monitor
  cash flow and report any discrepancies or financial risks.
• Support
  month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Work
  collaboratively with the fractional Finance Director and external
  accountants to ensure compliance with financial regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:Minimum
  of 2 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally within the hospitality or
  retail sector although this is not essential.
• Knowledge:Strong
  understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Software
  Skills:Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero,
  QuickBooks, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention
  to Detail:Ability to manage multiple financial transactions with
  accuracy and efficiency.
• Organisational
  Skills:Strong time management skills with the ability to
  prioritise workload effectively.
• Communication:Excellent
  interpersonal and communication skills to work with internal teams and
  external suppliers.
• Problem-Solving:Proactive
  approach to identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.

What We Offer

• Team
  incentives, rewards, and memorable trips
• 50%
  discountfor you, family, and friends at all Black Rock Group
  restaurants
• Anextra
  day’s holiday every yearfor your first five years
• Refer
  a Friend Scheme
• Cycle
  to Work Scheme
• Flexible
  working hours
• Genuinecareer
  developmentwithin one of the UK’s most respected restaurant
  groups

About Black Rock Restaurant Group

We are one of the UK’s most exciting independent restaurant
groups, with standout venues across London and Brighton includingThe
Coal Shed, Burnt Orange, The Salt Room,andTutto. We
pride ourselves on recruiting passionate individuals and creating career
pathways that allow people to grow within the industry they love.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking to work in a
fast-paced, exciting hospitality environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV.