Finance Assistant

Soho House & Co; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial analysis and reporting across European and Asia sites. This role involves various financial tasks, including reconciliations, reporting, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate is AAT part-qualified with relevant experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Discounts at Soho House globally

Annual Every House Membership

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Private Health and Dental Care

Cycle to Work Scheme/Season Ticket Loan

Paid time off for charity support

Food and drink training and events

Monthly team events

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-site business or large accounting practice.

Responsibilities

• Handling credit card refunds and managing email communications.
• Performing weekly and monthly reconciliations.
• Supporting the year-end audit process.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Reconciliation Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

AAT part-qualified

Tools

Sage Accounts

Job description

The Finance Assistant position is a newly created role supporting the European and Asia sites with financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation. Based in our UK office, reporting to the Head of Financial Control, this role offers involvement in a variety of tasks across a broad spectrum.

Main Duties

1. Handling credit card refunds and disputing chargebacks
2. Managing the inbox and responding to emails from internal and external contacts
3. Checking and uploading daily trading reports and journals to SAGE
4. Reviewing and investigating unallocated cash
5. Assisting with invoice processing and reconciling payments received
6. Performing weekly and monthly reconciliations between SAGE and various operating/EPOS systems
7. Investigating and resolving variances in banking
8. Posting bank transactions to SAGE and performing weekly reconciliations, allocating receipts and payments to correct nominal codes
9. Processing intercompany charges accurately
10. Conducting balance sheet reconciliations
11. Performing other ad hoc duties as requested by the line manager

Main Responsibilities

1. Preparing and submitting the previous day's sales from the EPOS system to SAGE
2. Investigating and resolving banking variances
3. Maintaining and reconciling the Fixed Asset Register
4. Issuing sales invoices and reconciling received payments
5. Performing intercompany reconciliations
6. Supporting the year-end audit process
7. Conducting balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities
8. Posting bank transactions and weekly reconciliations, allocating receipts and payments correctly
9. Processing month-end journals
10. Processing refunds
11. Assisting with the production of weekly accounts packs
12. Supporting the Financial Controller with the month-end close
13. Performing additional ad hoc duties as needed

What we look for

You are likely AAT part-qualified (or recently started) with 1+ years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, multi-site business or a comparable large accounting practice, demonstrating a hands-on approach.

• Ability to work in multi-currencies
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage Accounts
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Organized and methodical approach

We offer competitive packages with global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking an entry-level role or a new opportunity to grow professionally, we provide training to develop your technical and managerial skills.

• Discounts at Soho House globally, Soho Home, and Cowshed
• Annual Every House Membership
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Season Ticket Loan
• Paid time off for charity support through Soho Impact
• Food and drink training, events, and educational opportunities through Cookhouse & House Tonic
• Monthly team events including fitness, cinema, and art activities