Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a highly organized and reliable Bookkeeper & Finance Administrator to support the day-to-day financial operations of two hospitality and leisure businesses, including a restaurant and a golf club.

This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional with strong administrative and bookkeeping capabilities who enjoys ownership, structure, and operational execution.

The successful candidate will become a key support function within the finance department, taking responsibility for core financial administration processes, maintaining accurate records, supporting monthly closing activities, and helping ensure smooth operational finance management across the businesses.

The position will also support the implementation and ongoing operation of Sage 200 as part of the company’s finance process modernization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Administration & Bookkeeping

• Process supplier and customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and daily financial administration tasks.
• Support the management of company payment processes and supplier schedules.
• Ensure accurate filing and organization of financial documentation.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Monitor outstanding receivables and customer balances.
• Follow up on overdue payments professionally and efficiently.
• Coordinate with operations teams to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintain clear visibility over debtor aging and collection status.

Accounts Payable Support

• Prepare payment runs and supporting documentation.
• Monitor supplier due dates and payment schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoices and account queries.

Month-End Closing Support

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Prepare reconciliations and transaction support documentation.
• Ensure financial records are complete and accurate for reporting purposes.
• Support the finance team with transactional data and closing processes.

ERP & Process Support

• Support the implementation and operational use of Sage 200.
• Help improve and standardize finance administration processes.
• Contribute to efficient workflows and process organization.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping, finance administration, or accounting support roles.
• Previous experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Hospitality, restaurant, retail, or multi-site business experience is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong Excel and digital administration capabilities.

What We Offer

• Stable long-term opportunity within a growing business environment.
• High level of autonomy and ownership.
• Exposure to hospitality and leisure operations.
• Participation in finance process improvement and ERP implementation.
• Professional and collaborative working environment.
• Monday to Friday daytime schedule.

Salary

Competitive salary package based on experience and profile fit.