At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance operations, manage accounts payable, and build relationships with suppliers.
- Company: Join KERB Events, a vibrant hospitality company in Shoreditch.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, health cash plan, and generous discounts on food and drinks.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team and enjoy a fun workplace culture.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset are essential.
We’re on the lookout for a customer-focused Accounts Assistant to join the KERB Events Finance team, helping keep the wheels turning behind the scenes. You’ll support the day-to-day admin and data entry that keep our finance function running smoothly, in a broad role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable. You’ll support the Head of Finance and wider team, getting hands-on with processing, managing and troubleshooting across our accounts and systems. Attention to detail is key, especially with data, but so is a proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves approach. This role is ideal for someone at the start of their finance career — whether a recent graduate or looking to break into the field. We’re looking for someone curious, organised and excited by a fast-paced hospitality environment. If you enjoy building relationships and learning as you go, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to grow with us.
What you'll be doing:
- Own the purchase ledger, with a strong Accounts Payable focus
- Review and process supplier invoices using Concur/SAP
- Support events/ops with purchase order setup and system workflows
- Investigate and resolve supplier or account queries
- Maintain accurate supplier records and build great working relationships
- Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations
- Prepare weekly supplier payment runs
- Carry out daily bank reconciliations
- Manage the AP inbox and keep things moving
- Continuously improve processes and internal controls
- Deliver month-end reconciliations in line with reporting deadlines
- Get involved in ad hoc projects and development opportunities
What you'll bring to KERB:
- A genuine interest in KERB and finance - enthusiasm is key!
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Highly numerate, organised and detail-focused
- Clear and confident communication, with the ability to support when needed
- A collaborative approach, building strong relationships internally and externally
- High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism (including GDPR awareness)
- The ability to manage your workload and switch gears quickly, especially in peak seasons (summer & Christmas)
- AAT (or working towards it)
- Experience with Concur (desirable)
- Exposure to events, hospitality, or high-volume supplier environments
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn, try new things and get stuck in
What you'll get by joining KERB:
- Generous F&B discount across KERB food and drinks
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off
- Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Personal Wellbeing Allowance (Juno)
- CODE App Membership
- Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Annual season ticket loan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years
- Disability Confident Committed employer
- A Best Companies accredited employer
Accounts Assistant employer: KERB Food Ltd
KERB Events is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Shoreditch area of London, offering a dynamic work culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation. As an Accounts Assistant, you'll benefit from generous perks such as a health cash plan, private medical insurance, and a personal wellbeing allowance, all while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and a commitment to fostering relationships, KERB provides a meaningful and rewarding career path for those eager to make their mark in the finance sector.
