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Assistant Accountant

Borehamwood Permanent £32,000 - £32,000 per year View Job Description
As an Assistant Accountant in the FMCG industry, you'll handle day-to-day financial tasks to keep the accounts organised and running smoothly. Based in Borehamwood, this role ensures the accuracy of financial records and supports the wider finance team.
  • Fast-growing, entrepreneurial business
  • Clear Progression

About Our Client

Our client is a high-growth entertainment and leisure business operating a diverse portfolio of exciting venues. With a strong commercial focus and ambitious growth plans, finance is at the heart of decision-making, partnering closely with operations to drive performance and profitability across the estate.

Job Description

  • Manage weekly trade processing, including reviewing and processing site trading information and compiling trading statistics.
  • Ensure all revenue is received and reconciled accurately and on time.
  • Reconcile joint venture events and ensure third-party settlements are correctly accounted for.
  • Investigate and escalate trading anomalies where appropriate.
  • Provide operational finance support, including wage percentage analysis and identifying trading inefficiencies, overspending, and unusual discount activity.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and support treasury activities, including weekly payment proposals.
  • Monitor compliance with financial controls, approval limits, and contract documentation requirements.
  • Support monthly finance processes, including ledger management, reconciliations, reporting, management accounts support, cash management, and year-end audit activities.
  • Assist with payroll processing and reconciliations.
  • Provide support to Purchase Ledger and Credit Control teams to ensure timely supplier payments and debt collection.
  • Assist with PRS submissions and other ad hoc finance projects.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

  • Multi-site experience
  • A good understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • Experience in the FMCG industry.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with venue management and operational teams.
  • Maintain a well-controlled finance function with accurate and timely financial information.
  • Ability to deliver clear, insightful reporting that supports business performance and decision-making.

What's on Offer

  • Annual salary of £32,000
  • Pension scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus.
  • Discounts on festival tickets and venue access.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Ella Hawkins
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7027705
Phone number
+441189337068

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Part Qualified
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Where
Borehamwood
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ella Hawkins
Consultant phone
+441189337068
Job reference
JN-052026-7027705