About us
Loungers is a substantial and growing operator in the UK hospitality sector, operating over 250 sites in England and Wales across three distinct but complementary brands, Lounges, Cosy Club, and Brightside. Founded in 2002 by three friends who wanted to create a neighbourhood caf-bar that they would want to go to, the Group is now the only growing all-day operator of scale in the UK and has consistently outperformed the wider UK hospitality sector over the past three years. Despite being the fastest growing caf/restaurant group in the Country, Loungers has retained its entrepreneurial spirit and quirky 'Loungey' local community atmosphere.
The role in a nutshell
The role will involve working within the Accounts Payable team to support both the Accounts Payable Manager and finance team, along with the wider business to help them follow the processes and procedures to ensure all business costs are accurately accounted for. Getting into the detail
As Accounts Payable Assistant, your main responsibilities will include:
* Managing Accounts Payable Capex related costs, including; phone/email queries, processing invoices, direct debits, chasing missing invoices/credits, supplier payments
* Reconciling statements, processing adjustments and supporting the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain tidy and accurate ledger balances
* Ensure integrity and maintenance of supplier payment information, with focus on mitigating risk of fraudulent activity
* Stake holder management and liaising with internal colleagues to ensure all required actions are being completed
* Identify, investigate and implement process improvements to ensure that ongoing efficiency improvements are delivered by the accounts payable team
* Training and writing process/guidance to support site-based staff with correct procedures
* General finance and administration duties - opening post, scanning, filing as required
Skills & Experience required
* Good numeracy & literacy Skills
* Previous experience 2+ years
* Very good attention to detail
* Good communication skills
* Stake holder management with the ability to influence others and achieve desired outcomes
* An aptitude for general IT, and specifically Excel
* Proficient with software/systems such as Access Dimensions and ProNett is desirable
* A general knowledge of double entry book-keeping
* An efficient, methodical and accurate approach to work
What's in it for you?
* A culture that appreciates ideas and celebrates individuality Founder-led business - we might have 280+ sites, but we still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit through everything we do
* 50% off food at all Lounges, Cosy Clubs and Brightsides
* 10% bonus
* Pension contribution
* 24/7 mental health support
* Amazing events including LoungeFest - our annual company festival - Christmas parties and more
* We want to work with nice people so if you want to work hard, have fun and be part of the Loungers ride, we'd love to have you.