Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper

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Specialise in helping Food & Beverage businesses INCREASE SALES, MAXIMISE PROFIT and STREAMLINE OPERATIONS | Build Hyper Profitable Chains of…

Location: Hybrid

Working Hours: Flexible

Type: Full-time | Permanent

About Us

We’re a tech-savvy, collaborative finance team delivering transformational financial and performance management to dynamic businesses in the hospitality sector.

Combining deep industry knowledge, innovative technology, and strong relationships, we deliver insights and value that go far beyond the numbers.

We treat our clients as partners, becoming an integral part of their teams. These partnerships are truly collaborative – we live and breathe their businesses, adding value at every opportunity. We take pride in delivering accurate, timely financials while also offering strategic guidance grounded in deep industry experience.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a commercially savvy Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper to help us deliver best-in-class services – from day-to-day operations to process transformation and reporting.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in managing a portfolio of fast-growing, exciting businesses. You’ll:

• Contribute to regular bookkeeping and accounting processes, including:
• Management reporting and month-end close
• VAT returns and payroll
• Cashflow management
• Supplier liaison and payment runs
• Operational reporting
• Maintain dashboards and operational KPIs for performance tracking
• Maintain high-quality accounting records to support the portfolio lead
• Create, automate and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation
• Use cloud accounting software (Xero, Dext, Apron, etc.)
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation and tech integrations
• Mentor and train junior team members

Who You Are

You’re experienced, reliable, and proactive – with a genuine passion for helping SMEs thrive.

You're energised by variety, happy to embrace change, and unafraid to take ownership. You thrive in fast-moving environments and are ready to become a trusted financial partner to some of the UK’s most exciting SMEs.

You have

• A recognised accounting qualification (AAT Level 4, ACCA/CIMA part- or fully qualified)
• 3+ years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice or multi-client environment
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT, bookkeeping, finance processes and management accounts
• Experience in food & drink sectors(preferred)
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Proficiency in cloud accounting tools (Xero, Dext, Brightpay etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence in managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A proactive, adaptable attitude with a continuous improvement approach

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a progressive, flexible environment where your work truly makes a difference.

• 28 days holiday
• 1 birthday day off
• Option to purchase 3 additional days
• Flexible working hours (7:30 am–7:30 pm)
• Hybrid working: London office + remote flexibility
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, autonomy, and growth

Next Steps

If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief introduction telling us what excites you about this opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Job function

Finance and Sales

• Industries

Accounting

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