Finance Assistant

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a highly regarded luxury hospitality and leisure business in Somerset. The role is centred on accounts payable but offers exposure to the wider finance function within a busy, collaborative team.

Key responsibilities

• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing supplier details.
• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Carrying out monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding queries and payments.
• Managing supplier payment runs within agreed payment terms.
• Supporting month‑end ledger reconciliations.
• Managing and archiving invoices.
• Reconciling outstanding purchase orders.
• Investigating and managing stock discrepancies.
• Managing the accounts inbox.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad‑hoc tasks and projects.

Required profile

• Minimum two years’ experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• Numerate, organised and highly detail‑oriented.
• Confident using Excel and other IT systems.
• Logical, precise and accurate in approach.
• Proactive and comfortable taking ownership.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.
• Strong communicator who can build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Resilient, motivated and keen to develop skills.
• Honest, approachable and easy to work with.
• Experience within hospitality, leisure or retail is advantageous but not essential.

What we offer

• £30,000 salary plus annual performance bonus.
• Complimentary meals while on shift.
• Gym and wellbeing class access.
• Complimentary membership of leading gardens and attractions.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Recognition and rewards programme.
• Regular team events, activities and development opportunities.
• Positive working environment encouraging ideas and contribution.