Senior Finance Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Finance Assistant to join its London finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial principles, excel proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while providing key support across departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance administrator or similar role.
• Strong understanding of key financial principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain data across multiple units.
• Support month-end activity and assist with financial analysis.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial reports.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Excel

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Finance Assistant to join our national finance team based in London. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of finance principles, excellent Excel skills, and a solutions-focused mindset.

In this role, you’ll provide key financial and administrative support across multiple departments, helping to ensure smooth and efficient processes. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to produce reports, analyse data, and contribute to month-end activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Input and maintain data across multiple units
• Support month-end activity and assist with financial analysis
• Analyse sales and transaction data to provide insights
• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial reports
• Create presentations and support ad-hoc requests
• Complete general administrative tasks and invoice processing
• Manage weekly agency timesheet reporting
• Monitor and report daily/weekly site occupancy

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong understanding of key financial principles
• Proven experience in a finance administrator or similar role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively
• A self-motivated team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, multi-task, and manage time effectively
• A high standard of personal presentation and professionalism
• A basic understanding of maths and data accuracy

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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