Level 3 Finance Assistant

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Level 3 Finance Assistant to support financial operations in London. The role involves providing high-quality financial support, preparing business reports, and training operational teams. Ideal candidates will be actively studying for an accounting qualification, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience in management accounting. Proficiency in Power BI and SAP is desirable, making this a great opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Actively studying for a relevant accounting qualification.
• Experience in management accounting and producing reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and operational financial support.
• Assist in training operational teams in business reporting.
• Help prepare key business reporting such as month end reports.

Skills

Actively studying Accountant in CIMA/ACCA/ACA or QBE

Experience of management accounting

Analytical skills

Experience of business partnering with non-finance professionals

Full P&L and Balance Sheet exposure

Tools

Power BI

Excel Macros and VBA

SAP

Job description

Job Title

Level 3 Finance Assistant

Responsible to

Finance Manager

Location

London

Department

Finance

Overall Purpose of the Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant L3 to join our team in Restaurant Associates. You will be responsible for providing and supporting the delivery of a robust, pro‑active financial information and control service to the Finance and Operating Teams. Through effective business partnering, the role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to any commercial activities undertaken.

Key Accountabilities

Purpose: Commercial Support

• The role provides high-quality commercial and operational financial support to the Head of Operations' patch, ensuring strong decision‑making, effective risk management, and delivery of business performance
• Business partnering with key financial and non-financial stakeholders, enabling data-driven insight and supporting successful operational outcomes
• Attend designated site and client meetings, presenting financial performance and analysis as required
• Delivering proactive ad‑hoc financial analysis to support business unit decision making
• Understand and manage the financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and other contract mechanisms - and ongoing business performance
• Understand and highlight the financial risks and opportunities arising from balance sheet maintenance

Performance

• Help prepare key business reporting such as month end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, cash analysis and other ad‑hoc analysis to be discussed at monthly review
• Assist in training of operational teams in the use of business reporting to understand and improve their financial performance. Power BI experience is favourable, looking at enhanced reporting for the operational teams
• Monthly balance sheet review for area of responsibility, escalating key risks/ opportunities to senior stakeholders
• Promote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing, active management of debt ledgers and timely resolution of queries
• Support with the budgeting and forecasting process by consolidating the budget, understanding variances and preparing the budget presentation for senior stakeholders
• Support with completion of documentation for client tenders, negotiations and capital expenditure appraisals
• Support operational teams with understanding actions required on mobilisation and ensure that these are executed in line with timetable
• You will ensure health and safety of all colleagues within the business and report any incidents via the approved company processes

People: Relationship Management

• Working effectively as part of a team
• Building relationships with key stakeholders

Candidate Requirements: Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Actively studying Accountant in CIMA/ACCA/ACA or QBE
• Experience of management accounting inclusive of accounting adjustments, producing reports/analysis to support commercial decision making
• Analytical and with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience of business partnering non‑finance professionals to support the delivery of sound financial information
• Full P&L and Balance Sheet exposure

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment
• Excel Macros and VBA
• Experience of SAP and reporting tools
• Power BI

Performance Standards

• Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically - to both finance and non-finance people
• Pro‑active and energetic approach
• Ability to analyse and evaluate information concisely
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence internal and external parties
• Self‑motivated team player with an ability to effectively plan and organise own work
• Ability to take on a broad spectrum of work under pressure and to deliver in agreed timescales

Leadership behaviours

• Communication – ability to work well with peers
• Can Do – Finds new / quicker ways of meeting goals, shows conviction in own judgement and decisions, responds quickly under pressure and overcomes hurdles to achieve targets
• Share Success – Provides task related feedback to do the job effectively and provides excellent service.
• Passion for Quality – Sets demanding performance expectations, sets priorities to maximise benefits, tracks the commercial implications of a situation in a step by step way
• Win through Teamwork – Pursues friendly relationships with colleagues and clients, makes contact with colleagues across the organisation and shares own knowledge and insight and displays a high level of energy and commitment to the role and organisation, building trust with various stakeholders
• Embrace Diversity – Listens to others and values their contributions, receptive to new and builds on ideas and acts in ethical and socially responsible manner