Job Description

About Us

Fennes is a prestigious Wedding and Events venue nestled in Bocking, Essex, just outside Braintree. Set in 100 acres of picturesque grounds, our elegant Georgian manor house offers a charming and intimate setting for unforgettable celebrations. Part of The Tabor Group which owns two other exclusive venues, Fennes Manor brings over 30 years of expertise in the wedding industry. We are proud to deliver exceptional experiences and uphold exemplary standards for every couple and guest, and it's these very standards that guide how we recruit our employees, ensuring every team member plays a part in maintaining the quality and professionalism we're known for.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as Venue Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

Update the daily bank feeds, including Stripe & SumUp payments, within Xero and venue management systems, reconcile payments, identify and investigate any discrepancies Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments and variance analysis Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations with variance analysis Completion of wedding and function reconciliations within 7 days of the event, liaising with event managers to investigate any discrepancies Processing of the damage deposit refund within 14 days of the event Weekly venue bar analysis & cash reconciliation Collate and analyse monthly costings, reviewing operational KPIs including labour efficiency and F&B margins Support budgeting and forecasting processes Monthly intercompany reconciliations

Professional Experience

Strong Excel skills 1+ year experience in a similar role (Desirable) AAT Level 3 qualified (Minimum) Experience working with Xero (Desirable) Excellent attention to Detail (Required)

Personal Attributes

Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; warm, professional, and client-focused. Able to manage time well and multitask. A true team player with a positive approach to collaboration across the finance team and wider colleagues you support. Adaptable and calm under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent standard of both written and spoken English is must.

Practical Requirements

This role is full-time working 40 hours per week 9-5pm Monday-Friday exclusively and we are unable to offer this role in a part-time capacity. Our venue is in a rural location with limited public transport access, which if relying on public transport would entail significant rural walking to reach our venue should you commute this way, therefore its highly preferable that applicants have their own means of transport. This role is working fully working on site at our premises, no hybrid or remote working is offered
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Have you achieved or are you working towards an AAT Level 2 qualification? Our venue is in a rural location with limited public transport access, which if relying on public transport would entail significant rural walking to reach our venue should you commute this way. Do you have your own transport or alternative means to reach our premises? Please confirm you understand this role is working full-time Mon-Fri 9am-5pm working in person at our premises? Please confirm that you have the existing Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer any UK visa sponsorship for this role. We can only consider applications from individuals who are currently residing in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, we are unable to proceed with applicants living outside the UK.
Experience:

accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person