Senior Finance Assistant

BURGER KING UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food restaurant chain in London is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to manage Accounts Payable and process thousands of invoices. The ideal candidate has solid experience in high-volume settings, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, and discounts on food and drink.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Life insurance

Pension

Discounts on food and drink

Qualifications

• Solid Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume setup.
• Confident communication with suppliers and colleagues.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Own the Adfund AP ledger and lead bi-weekly payment runs.
• Process high-volume invoices each month.
• Resolve invoice issues across multiple accounts.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

SAP Business One

Docuware

Job description

London Based Hybrid - Three Days London Office Based

We’re all about backing our people to grow, and Burger King UK is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant (AP) to join the Finance team. You’ll be responsible for Accounts Payable, managing the Adfund ledger, and processing thousands of invoices each month to keep the finance engine running smoothly.

You’ll be based at Whopper Support three days a week, with the rest from home. You’ll help keep processes smooth, suppliers happy, and the business moving.

What you’ll be doing

• Own the Adfund AP ledger and lead bi-weekly payment runs
• Prepare and check payment data with high attention to detail
• Process high-volume invoices each month
• Resolve invoice issues — rejected, on-hold, or confusing
• Reconcile supplier statements across 35+ accounts
• Collaborate with energy consultants and Management Accounts to keep the lights on
• Be the primary contact for suppliers across phone, email, and inboxes
• Allocate payments (manual or direct debit)
• Support key accounts like Best Food from posting to payment
• Cross-train across Accounts Receivable to stay versatile
• Step in when the Transactions Manager is unavailable
• Provide support to the wider Finance team as needed

What you’ll bring to the table

• Solid AP experience in a high-volume, multi-site setup (hospitality/retail/QSR is a plus)
• Confident communication with suppliers and colleagues; approachable yet professional
• Attention to detail and ability to spot issues in large data sets
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Excel proficiency; Office suite skills
• Nice-to-have: SAP Business One or Docuware experience

Benefits

• Bonus scheme that rewards the wins
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), buy up to five additional days a year
• £50k critical illness cover
• Life insurance (x4 your salary)
• A pension
• Discounts you’ll actually want
• 70% off food and drink for friends and family
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Free mortgage advice
• Stream – your pay, your way
• Paid volunteering day

We are a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us for a fair and accessible recruitment process for all applicants.