Finance Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Group Accountant, Hospitality and Retail, Bury St.Edmunds, 40-45k

We are working with an innovative, international, and exciting company that is expanding very quickly and has a great working and people culture.They are looking for the right person to come and join their dynamic and hospitality-passionate team.

They have a fantastic opportunity for a Group Accountant to join their team and support them during their growth.Property, Retail or Hospitality experience is a plus, but not essential.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on finance specialist to join a business with great personal development and career progression options.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily cash management activities, including monitoring bank balances, preparing payment runs, and updating cash flow forecasts.
• Support treasury operations: liaising with banks, assisting with debt and investment administration, and helping maintain bank account records and documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports and statutory accounts, ensuring data accuracy and supporting compliance with company law and financial regulations under supervision.
• Provide support during internal and external audits related to treasury and financial reporting matters.
• Maintain records for treasury transactions and reporting, helping to ensure strong internal controls.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes in company law as directed by senior team members.
• Assist in implementing process improvements in treasury and finance, including system upgrades and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider finance team and respond to queries from auditors, banks, and business units as required.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail with basic analytical and organisational skills.
• Exposure to cashflow, treasury, or finance operations.
• Awareness of company law and financial compliance, with a willingness to learn and develop in these areas.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Proficiency in Excel and other finance-related software; experience with treasury management systems is a plus.
• Progress towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage but not essential.