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The Role: Group Finance Assistant The Restaurant: Support Office, Kirby Street, Farringdon, London. The Salary: Competitive Salary Package Reporting to: Senior Group Management Accountant Why work for us: Industry leading pay : We value your expertise and dedication. Dine with style : Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day. Exclusive perks : Our teams have access to some of the best discounts and cashback from a range of top retailers and cinema tickets at unbeatable prices through the Lifeworks app. Financial freedom : Take control of your finances with Wagestream track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary. Wellness support : Your wellbeing matters to us Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor. Total Wellbeing Package : Embrace a holistic approach to health with WeCare offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more Dental care made easy : With Tooth Fairy you have instant access to expert advice and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home. Recognition and Reward for a job well done : Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night Grow with us : You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, D&D Connect which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge. Make a difference : Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts. Who we are: At D&D London we are passionate about all things food and drink. We strive to deliver quality in everything we do, each time we do it. With over 25 diverse venues across 5 cities including London, New York and Paris - there is a restaurant for every occasion. Each of our sites pride themselves on the unique designs, the freshest produce and the most exclusive settings. Founded in 2006, the mission has always been the same, to provide each and every guest with a luxury experience when stepping foot into our restaurants, bars and hotel. Through the years we have paved the way in the luxury dining scene, acquiring some of the most iconic venues in London and beyond, venues such as Bluebird Chelsea, 100 Wardour St, Quaglinos, 20 Stories, Orelle and South Place Hotel. A bit about what you will be doing: Reporting to the Senior Group Management Accountant the Group Finance Assistant will be responsible for all transactional aspects of the cash & bank, debtor and deposit areas of the balance sheet, ensuring timely completion of daily and month-end tasks, working alongside the full finance function and operational teams to ensure provision of accurate accounts and reporting to the business. Key Responsibilities: Full responsibility of month-end related tasks for bank and debtor related areas across the group, including cash up reconciliations, bank reconciliations, posting of any required bad debt provisions, cash differences, AMEX and Stripe reconciliations Daily review and issuing of the Daily Sales Report to senior management. Daily reconciliation of revenue posted from EPOS system, posting of any required adjustments and liaising with EPOS provider where needed if issues arise. Daily monitoring of cash banked and liaising with General Managers for any cash not banked in a timely manner. Daily review of debtor balances across the group, reconciliation of funds received and working together with the operations team to collect amounts as due. Daily maintenance and review of the deposit ledger across the group. Liaising with the Sales and Events team for any deposits not logged to the EPOS system and posting adjustments as needed. Daily reconciliation of online payments received. Daily reconciliation of bank account reconciliations across the group, ensuring all appropriate accounting postings are made where necessary. Twice weekly cash up reconciliations across the group, liaising directly with the sites if any issues arise. Weekly provision of information on charity funds collected to the Accounts Payable Team. Weekly raising, issuing and reconciliation of invoices related to Virgin Experience vouchers. Weekly review of the web vouchers and gift cards GL codes ensuring all postings are accurately input. Regular review of the sundry debtors and creditors GL codes for the central support office entity including maintenance of a clear reconciliation schedule. Regular review of any chargebacks received across the group. Joint responsibility for the Group Admin mailbox to ensure all related queries are responded to in a timely manner. Key point of contact for dealing with queries from other departments, operations etc. around the cash/bank/deposits/debtors areas. Management of G4S relationship (where relevant) with the sites. Year-end audit contact for bank, deposit and debtor queries. Consistently reviewing and improving processes to help the business operate more efficiently whilst ensuring adherence to finance policies. Liaising with other Finance departments to ensure related parts of the management accounts are accurate. Build strong relationships with the team, wider Finance and the Business. To assist in other duties as necessary that may be required. Candidate Requirements: Desirable candidate will have 2:1 Degree, 3 A levels (A- C) and GCSEs (English/Maths) Successful candidate will ideally have an accounting / business degree or started an accounting qualification with a good understanding of accounting concepts or strong experience in a similar role Strong Excel skills, comfortable handling large data sets Strong verbal and written communication skills Able to work independently and as part of a team Strong time management skills and able to work under pressure Attention to detail Hardworking, good attitude and eager to learn At D&D London, we celebrate diversity in all its forms. We embrace and support individuals from every background, culture, and identity. Join our team where everyone is welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive. If you are interested in discussing role further, please send us your CV without delay