Job Description

Who We Are

We are a family-owned group of companies operating a diverse portfolio of leisure and hospitality venues, alongside commercial property investment and residential property development. Based in Ingatestone, Essex, we are a progressive and growing organisation with a hands?on, people?focused culture.

Our trading businesses include a Golf Club, Wedding Venue, Padel Club and Country Club, supported by a wider property and construction arm. As the Group continues to expand, so does the scope and ambition of our Finance Department.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail?driven

Assistant Accountant

to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Management Accountant and Head of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely and robust financial information across all group entities.

This is a varied and fast?paced role, ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a multi?entity environment, and is motivated by continuous improvement. You will also work closely with venue administration teams to ensure financial processes are followed consistently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain Xero for multiple group entities Complete intercompany reconciliations Manage employee expenses Raise all sales invoices and maintain accurate revenue records Prepare and maintain monthly deferred revenue calculations Perform daily reconciliations across multiple bank accounts, credit cards and online payment platforms Produce weekly Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reports, including monitoring and follow?up Process all purchase invoices and support supplier management Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs Assist with basic cashflow preparation and forecasting Complete monthly accounting adjustments including prepayments, accruals, stock and fixed assets Support the Management Accountant and CFO with ad?hoc analysis and special projects Contribute to the implementation of automation and process improvements across transaction processing Carry out monthly internal audit checks to ensure compliance and accuracy Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns

Requirements & Skills

Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential) Minimum AAT qualified (or equivalent experience) Experience within a hospitality or leisure environment (desirable) Confident user of Microsoft Excel High level of accuracy and attention to detail Comfortable working independently and collaboratively Strong problem?solving skills and the ability to use initiative A positive attitude and pride in producing high?quality work
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person