CGC Event Caterers are currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant, based at one of Yorkshire's most iconic venues - York Racecourse! The Accounts Assistant will assist with the finance function for York Racecourse Hospitality, primarily performing the cash requirements of the Conference & Events business, processing supplier invoices, and creating timely and accurate invoices to clients.
CGC Event Caterers is a long established caterer with decades of experience in the hospitality industry. We operate at venues of all sizes and have exclusivity at prominent sporting, entertainment, and cultural locations across the UK and is also the European Catering Division for ASM Global, the global leader in the delivery of live entertainment and events.
In the UK, we operate at the following venues:
* Eight Yorkshire Racecourses
* Yorkshire Event Centre – Harrogate
* The Sun Pavilion – Harrogate
* LNER Community Stadium – York
* Theatre Royal and Concert Hall – Nottingham
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Facilitate the weekly operational cash requirements for the C&E, including the making up and replenishment of floats and change bags;
* Breakdown event sales, record in cashbook, and prepare cash for banking;
* Conduct weekly safe counts & cashbook reconciliation;
* Report on any discrepancies, failures to follow procedure, or suspicious activity;
* Process sales invoices and credit notes within the CRM system, Events 500;
* Take card payments through the online portal on a daily basis, posting these on Events 500;
* Ensure records are consistent between the Events 500 and accounting system;
* Input all supplier invoices onto D365 and ensure sufficient authorisation is obtained to allow payment;
* Meet deadlines set by head office for monthly completion of cashbook, sales, and purchase invoice processing;
* Provide cover if necessary for other roles within Finance;
* Administrative tasks, i.e., filing and producing ad-hoc reports.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Minimum 2 years’ finance experience.
* Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
* Ability to problem solve.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Good level of accuracy.
* Intermediate Excel skills.
BENEFITS
* 25 days’ holiday
* Life assurance
* Pension
* Healthshield - Health cash plan
* Free on-site parking
* Free lunch
* Colleague Assistance Programme
* Colleague Referral Programme
GENERAL INFORMATION
The requirements of the business are such that a high degree of flexibility is necessary; therefore, some evening and weekend work will be required as working on Race Days will be mandatory. Additionally, there will be occasions where the incumbent will be required to work on group-wide programmes and also at other venues operated by CGC.
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