Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Financial Controller - Barnet - Restaurant Group - up to £40k + Bonus / Full Time / Office BasedOur client operates a very successful multi site restaurant group with sites right across the UK.We are seeking a versatile and experienced Assistant Financial Controller to support our clients in-house Financial Controller and coordinate a small number of internal IT queries with the external IT service provider. This dual role position is ideal for a candidate with a background in bookkeeping and a good aptitude for IT. Main Duties and Responsibilities-Finance Support• Assist the Financial Controller with daily accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and expense tracking.• Assist in preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts as required.• Assist with payroll processing and liaise with HR on payroll-related matters as needed.• Assist in liaising with external parties for the outsourced financial functions and support month-end and year-end closing processes.• Deal with basic financial queries and requests from the affiliated restaurants.IT Coordination• Act as the primary point of contact for internal IT queries, troubleshooting basic IT issues and escalating more complex problems to the external IT provider.• Coordinate with the external IT service provider to ensure timely resolution of IT issues and technology implementation.RequirementsEssential-• Proven experience in bookkeeping or a related financial role, with relevant accounting qualifications (e.g. AAT, ACCA part-qualified, or similar).• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both financial and ITprofessionals.• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.• Familiarity with accounting software (Sage 50 or 200 preferable) and IT service management tools.• Knowledge of data protection regulations and best usage practices in IT security.• Experience working in the multi-site hospitality, restaurant or retail industry.