Finance Assistant - Reading

Support the commercial finance and on-site teams with processing transactions, track spends to produce flash and complete accurate & timely month end. Spend 1-2 days per week supporting sector financial processes & projects.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• At all times, role model behaviour in line with our values; Inclusive, Inquisitive and Uplifting


• Create, own and manage personal development plan.


• To undertake CH&CO specific training courses relevant to this role


The role reports to the Finance Business Partner and is part of the CH&Co Commercial finance team. The role will be site based and support the site teams to deliver profitable results and in creating accurate and timely management accounts, client bills and management information. The key to being successful in this role is an eye for detail and ensuring a commercial focus as well as ensuring accuracy in the information.

The individual will be interested in commencing their studies and have strong analytical skills. The individual is a good communicator and is prepared to manage a range of different stakeholders.

Site responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely billing.


• Maintain and monitor cost trackers to ensure site profitability is under constant review.


• Produce regular reporting on current and short term business performance.


• Enter sales and purchase information into the relevant bookwork system ensuring accuracy of data.


• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly management accounts ensuring accuracy, integrity, consistency and providing clear visibility of the financial health of the business.


• Accurate accounting on income, including accrued and deferred revenue on a monthly basis, with clear visibility and communication to the business on non-current debt.


• Highlighting and minimising key business risks, by understanding balance sheet position.


• Ad-hoc analysis and presentation of complex financial information in response to senior management requests.
  
  Company of Cooks was formed in 1996 to run the catering services at Kenwood House on behalf of English Heritage. At the time, others said it set the standard for outdoor public space food service. Time Out awarded it a Red Star in their Annual Restaurant Guide and named it one of the top places to eat, then virtually unheard of for a visitor attraction catering operation.
  
  Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.


• Personal Development and Training opportunities


• Life assurance scheme


• Pension scheme


• Holiday allowance


• Private medical eligibility


• Eye care


• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance


• Family friendly support


• Regular social events and communication with our leaders


• A holiday purchase scheme


• Volunteering days


• Professional subscriptions


• Recognition schemes and people awards


• Long service awards


• Access to some great high street discount vouchers


• Cycle to work scheme


Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.
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