Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team in the hospitality and retail operations space. This role is integral to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting business decisions, and ensuring efficient accounting processes
? Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Process and record customer payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Capture daily sales and reconcile weekly control accounts.
• Reconcile debtor accounts across Pilot and MDA systems.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Process salary journals, cost of sales, and wastage records.
• Review monthly income statements and analyse budget variances.
• Generate and process intercompany invoices.
• Assist with monthly/year-end close, budgeting, and management reporting.
• Support audits with accurate financial documentation.

Accounts Payable & Cash Management

• Reconcile supplier accounts across Pilot and MDA.
• Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile payouts from Mr D and Uber Eats weekly.
• Manage petty cash and ensure reconciliations are accurate.
• Perform detailed cash book reconciliations.

Financial Control & Operational Support

• Maintain an organised and accurate financial filing system.
• Assist the GM with margin analysis, cost control, and KPI tracking.
• Analyse sales trends and support profitability improvement.
• Contribute to financial commentary for management and shareholder reports.
• Drive process improvements between Pilot, MDA, and related systems.

? Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Solid reconciliation and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems (Pilot, Odyssey, MDA - beneficial)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

? Experience & Requirements

• 1-3 years' experience in accounting/bookkeeping
• Hospitality or retail sector experience preferred
• Familiarity with Pilot / Odyssey POS is advantageous
• Relevant finance/accounting qualification (degree/diploma)

Skills Required