Assistant Finance Manager / Group Bookkeeper

About Us

We operate a growing hospitality group across the UK and Australia, including hostels, bars, and events venues. The group currently consists of 8 companies across 4 operating locations, with further growth planned.

About the Role

We’re looking for an ambitious, hands‑on finance professional who wants to step up into a broader, multi‑entity role and grow with the business.

This role is ideal for someone who already has solid bookkeeping experience and payroll exposure, and who is now ready to take on more responsibility, ownership, and complexity with structured support.

You’ll support and progressively take ownership of day‑to‑day bookkeeping and payroll across the group, working closely with external accountants and senior management.

It’s a practical, operational finance role, not a theoretical accounting position.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day bookkeeping across multiple group companies
• Bank reconciliations and cash tracking
• Supplier invoices, payments, and statement reconciliations
• Basic inter‑company postings and journals
• Revenue reconciliation (EPOS, booking platforms, Stripe, etc.)
• Preparing payroll runs using timesheets and rota data
• Assisting with PAYE, pensions, and payroll reporting
• Liaising with managers on staff costs and anomalies
• Building confidence to run payroll independently over time
• Assisting with monthly management accounts
• Drafting P&Ls for review
• Helping improve finance processes and checklistsFlagging issues and inconsistencies proactively
• Supporting external accountants with VAT and year‑end information
• Preparing clean, review‑ready records

What We’re Looking For

• 2–4+ years hands‑on bookkeeping experience
• Exposure to payroll (even on a small scale)
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working across multiple tasks and entities

Nice to Have

• Hospitality, retail, or multi‑site experience
• Experience supporting a growing business
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills

Personal Attributes

• Ambitious and eager to step up
• Reliable and organised
• Comfortable asking questions and learning
• Takes ownership and follows things through
• Calm under pressure

What We Offer

• A genuine step‑up opportunity into group finance
• Hands‑on exposure to multi‑entity hospitality operations
• Structured support from senior management and external accountants
• Clear progression as the business grows
• A long‑term role, not a short‑term stopgap

Benefits

• Entry level
• Full‑time
• Finance and Sales
• Location: UK (multiple sites), with opportunities across UK and Australia