Finance Assistant | Droitwich
Permanent, Full time
Salary £30,000
We are looking for an approachable and assertive Operational Accounts Specialist to join our finance team. Sitting between a traditional transactional finance role and an operational field auditor, this position is ideal for someone who loves the detective work of reconciliations and enjoys getting out from behind the desk. You will travel across our local leisure sites, partnering directly with General Managers and Duty Managers to ensure robust financial controls, resolve discrepancies, and provide hands-on coaching.
Key Responsibilities:
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Multi-Site Banking & Cash Reconciliation: Perform daily and weekly reconciliations of multi-site merchant receipts, till cash, and online payment gateways against bank accounts..
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Credit Control & Income Collection: Manage B2B accounts, party bookings, and corporate invoices, ensuring timely cash collection and query resolution.
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Site Training & Compliance Visits: Regularly visit leisure venues to train non-finance staff on banking procedures, till float reconciliations, and financial control compliance in plain, non-jargon English.
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Discrepancy Investigation: Audit cash variances or till discrepancies on-site, collaborating with venue managers to resolve root issues and improve operational processes.
The Ideal Candidate:
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Analytical Problem Solver: You enjoy unpicking complex merchant card streams, PDQ discrepancies, and third-party booking platforms.
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Clear Communicator: Ability to speak confidently, and clearly to non finance staff
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Commercially Aware: You understand how site spend impacts the broader financial picture and possess a solid foundation in credit control and basic purchase ledger routines.
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Mobile & Adaptable: You thrive in live, busy leisure environments and are happy traveling locally across sites.
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Detail-Oriented: You are meticulous when reconciling multi-stream income while keeping the broader operational goals in mind.
Requirements & Qualifications
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AAT Level 2/3 or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
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Proven experience in multi-site leisure, hospitality, or retail environments.
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Full UK Driving License (essential for site visits)
Finance Assistant employer: Parkwood Leisure Limited
Parkwood Leisure Limited is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a flexible hybrid working environment in Droitwich, promoting a healthy work-life balance. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to growth opportunities and training, particularly for those pursuing AAT qualifications. The supportive finance team fosters a collaborative culture where communication and meticulous attention to detail are highly regarded, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
