Finance Assistant

HB Leisure; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Platform

Wellbeing Programme

On-Site Parking

Refer a Friend Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Working

Career development opportunities

Job summary

HBL, a leading global games and leisure operator, is seeking a Regional Finance Assistant to join our growing Finance team. This hands-on role covers purchase & supplier accounting, sales ledger and credit control, and month-end reporting, supporting cash flow and ensuring VAT compliance across the business.

You’ll work with colleagues, customers and suppliers in a fast-paced, accuracy-focused environment, with opportunities to develop your finance skills within a commercial and international

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good numeracy skills and ability to reconcile accounts.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicator liaising with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices with correct coding and posting.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes; resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and variances.
• Raise customer invoices and issue credit notes on time.
• Allocate receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Assist month-end close, reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Numeracy and reconciliation

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Excel proficiency

Tools

Sage

Job description

We’re looking for a Regional Finance Assistant to join our growing Finance team at HBL. This is a hands‑on, varied role where you’ll play a key part in keeping our financial operations running smoothly across the business.

You’ll be involved in end‑to‑end purchase and sales ledger activities, support cash flow management and work closely with colleagues, customers and suppliers. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, take pride in accuracy, and want to continue developing your finance skills within a commercial and international business, this could be a great next step for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Purchase & Supplier Accounting

• Processing supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, approval and posting
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving discrepancies quickly
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving variances
• Tracking proforma payments and following up for tax invoices to ensure VAT compliance

Sales Ledger & Credit Control

• Raising customer invoices and credit notes accurately and on time
• Allocating customer receipts and reconciling customer accounts
• Preparing and issuing monthly customer statements
• Supporting credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments when required

Month End & Reporting

• Assisting with month‑end close activities, reconciliations and reporting
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation for audit and compliance
• Supporting ad‑hoc reporting and administrative tasks across the finance team

About HBL

HBL is a leading global games and leisure operator, proudly established in North Wales in 1927. We design and operate skill games and amusement arcades in over 100 theme parks and attractions across 24+ countries, reaching more than 150 million customers each year.

Our partners include some of the world’s most iconic attractions, such as Alton Towers, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, LEGOLAND, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE and Six Flags.

At HBL, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We value passion, commitment and innovation, and everyone plays a role in delivering unforgettable experiences to customers around the world.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role (accounts payable, accounts receivable or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good numeracy skills and confidence reconciling accounts
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with colleagues, customers and suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications

Desirable

• Experience using accounting systems such as Sage or similar
• Exposure to multiple ledgers and/or multi‑currency environments

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently
• A positive team player with a collaborative mindset
• Keen to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities
• A practical problem‑solver with a focus on resolution and continuous improvement

What’s in it for you?

• Cycle to Work Scheme– save money and stay active!
• Employee Benefits Platform– exclusive discounts and offersfor hundreds of top retailers where you could save up to £1,000 per year
• Access to Wellbeing Programme– supporting your mental and physical healthsuch as a virtual GP service, 24/7 employee assistance programme providing professional support and advice, and a virtual gym hosting a range of free online workouts
• Workplace Pension Scheme– plan for your future
• On‑Site Parking– free and convenient
• Refer a Friend Scheme– earn rewards for great recommendations
• Flexible Working Hours– because life doesn’t always run 9 to 5
• Hybrid Working– balance office collaboration with home flexibility
• Career development opportunities– grow with us

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where your work truly makes an impact and you can continue to grow your finance career, we’d love to hear from you.