Finance Assistant

FINANCE ASSISTANT

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join the founding location of the 67 Pall Mall Members’ Club, located in the heart of London’s St. James’s.

67 Pall Mall is a Private Members’ Club, founded by wine lovers, for wine lovers, and is home to the finest wine list in the world.

At 67 Pall Mall our Finance team are a key factor of 67. We are seeking a vibrant individual to join our Finance team on a full-time basis. This is an opportunity to work at one of the premier Members Clubs in the world.

If you are seeking a fantastic new role where you benefit from consistent training, opportunities to expand your wine knowledge, and the ability to develop in a thriving, successful and charismatic team, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT 67 PALL MALL

With 5,000+ wines representing 52 countries, with 1,200 available by-the-glass, the award-winning 67 Pall Mall is the home of fine wine.

The Club boasts a 17-strong sommelier team, many of whom are winners of several international competitions and elected #1 sommeliers in London.

Members benefit from the low-margin wine list and can store their own wines at the Club in our original 1930s bank vault. They also have access to an impressive events calendar, and much more.

67pallmall.tv, the world’s first 4k wine tv channel, is an extension of the Club, accessible to all on demand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the day to day maintenance of supplier payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling all supplier invoices and statements across several companies.

Technical

• Ensure the accurate posting of invoices to expenses accounts and cost centres for all entities.
• Ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner according to the Club’s policies and procedures and payment run dates.
• Ensure that all supplier invoices received are matched with a PO, if not then investigation into why not.
• Monitoring discount opportunities from suppliers via ‘early payment dates’
• Participate in the month end process to ensure that all supplier invoices are received and posted where possible. Where an invoice is not received then ensure a PO is accrued to ensure the cost in the captured in the appropriate months P&L expenses
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly ensuring all invoices listed are accounted for (Paid/posted or in query) request copies of any not accounted for
• Aged creditors analysis
• Take part in weekly cash flow meetings and monthly meetings to review the aged debt report with the Head of Finance
• Support the rest of the team in driving process and change to improve the department’s efficiencies.
• Supporting the Head of Finance with a new purchase ordering system implementation.
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational/networking opportunities
• Other ad-hoc tasks

Communication

• Communicate relevant information to the department and ensure that the Group Finance Director and Head of Finance are kept well informed of any problems/queries that have arisen
• Report any problems/complaints to the Finance Director
• Attend Departmental meetings as required
• Liaise with other Departments to ensure good communication and offer support

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• High levels of computer literacy including Excel
• Previous experience in a similar role in a busy high-end environment
• Accounting qualification (or working towards) is desirable
• Knowledge of systems Jonas, Xero, Yooz is preferred but not essential
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion and understanding for hospitality
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Able to work alone and within a team
• Pro-active and reliable
• Team player with self-motivational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Fluent in English

BENEFITS:

• 
  Staff food on duty
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Study Support
• Opportunity to progress further in role within the company
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25% discount on dining at the Club
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Season ticket loan scheme