Assistant Accountant in Ettington

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is excited to be working exclusively with Caffeine & Machine on recruiting an Assistant Accountant/Management Accountant to join their passionate and ambitious team. Founded in 2015, Caffeine & Machine has built an impressive reputation within the UK automotive experiential leisure sector, creating a community-driven brand where inclusion, adventure and connection sit at the heart of everything they do. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong values and ambitious plans for the future.

Based at their Ettington site for three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for the remaining two days, you will be right amongst the action and buzz of the community whilst also benefiting from a healthy work-life balance.

The Role

Working closely with the Part Time Head of Finance and alongside another Assistant Accountant, this is a hands-on and varied role which would suit someone who enjoys being involved in the detail, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes real pride in delivering accurate financial information. You will have full ownership of the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet for your own designated areas of the business, giving you accountability and a real sense of ownership from month end through to reporting. The successful individual will also play a key role in supporting both the day-to-day finance function and future process improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Managing supplier queries and payment runs
• Reconciling cash received against sales activity
• Ensuring accurate sales invoicing and VAT accounting
• Daily bank reconciliations and cashflow forecasting
• Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis
• Managing monthly payroll processes and liaising with outsourced providers
• VAT submissions within agreed deadlines
• Supporting ongoing finance process improvements and projects

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the hospitality sector in a hands-on finance role, covering transactional finance, VAT returns, payroll, and month-end responsibilities, and will enjoy being involved in the detail. This role requires someone who is self-motivated, trustworthy and capable of working independently whilst also collaborating effectively with the wider team. Strong organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving business environment. Candidates could be studying, qualified by experience or already operating at an Assistant Accountant level. Previous experience within the hospitality sector is essential, and experience with Fourth payroll systems would be advantageous but not essential.

The role is within commutable distance of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Southam, Coventry, Brackley, Daventry, Northampton and surrounding areas.

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours of work: 9 am – 5 pm - Hybrid working

Holidays: 24 days holiday + statutory bank holidays + birthday leave

Other: Study support considered, pension, free parking, Cult of Machine Benefits

Please note: All direct applications or speculative CVs sent to Caffeine & Machine will be forwarded to Debbie Burbage Recruitment as part of our exclusive partnership. Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.