Job Description

- Finance Assistant

Company: Crafted


Reporting to: Head of Finance


Salary: Commensurate with experience and track record


Location: Powdermills Hotel, Battle


Type: Full Time


We're not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our headcount. We're hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is a big deal for us, and we know it's a big deal for you: a new role defines how you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks like.


Together, we'll shape each other's entire trajectory. That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It's why this job description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you're stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and the kind of impact you'll have.

Us

Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming years, with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills, East Sussex.


More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall into place. So, for now, here's the sentiment behind Crafted...


It's easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to autopilot and go through the motions. We're busy but not on the things we love doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and spark.


In short, Dr Evil's stolen our mojo.


We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in.


Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations that people come back to again and again because it's where they feel good about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally.

You

Crafted's culture will be inclusive and agile but with ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able. As we grow there will be an opportunity to expand your role and develop with the organisation.


As a Finance Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the business. Reporting to the Head of Finance you will assist with daily accounting tasks, help maintain accurate financial records and support on the preparation and analysis of financial reports and budgets. This is a hands on role that will be across all aspects of the finance function.


Our ideal candidate is someone detail oriented, organised and eager to grow and develop within the hospitality finance sector.

That said, as Finance Assistant, your primary responsibilities will be to:

Manage the preparation and processing of invoices, purchase orders and expense claims Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and supporting commentary. Support with budget preparation and financial forecasting Assist with the annual audit process Help develop and maintain a strong control environment Support the Head of Finance with ad-hoc tasks as required

We're looking for someone with:

Previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role. Hospitality experience is highly desirable AAT qualification (or similar or working towards) is highly desirable but not essential Good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and accounting software (Xero or similar) Strong organisational skills and an attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills A proactive and flexible approach especially in a fast-paced start up environment

Together

We hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original.


To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one's too important to lend a hand, or too new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact.

Three values we'll expect you to live by:

Enjoy it: it's still work, but if you're having fun then so are our guests. It's ok if you're humming behind the bar or moving with the music.

Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone's enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.

Improve it: ask for feedback (and don't be scared of what follows), and be curious. We'll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.

Note: positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values.


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