Salary - Competitive Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in an accounts or finance role (ideally within hospitality) JKS Restaurants are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. Responsible for delivering accurate and timely transactional finance across a defined portfolio of brands and ensuring all core processes are completed to a high standard.This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, suited to someone who is organised, detail-oriented and keen to build a strong foundation in finance. The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 8 Michelin stars, 6 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the Worlds 100 Best Restaurants, a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2025 and one of codes happiest places to work 2025 The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Ambassadors Clubhouse, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Legado, along with cult favourites Hoppers, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi, JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group. The Role The will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of our growing restaurant groupincluding ownership of sales and bank reconciliations, accounts payable processing, supplier management and day-to-day finance operations. The role plays a key part in maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting a clean trial balance, enabling efficient month-end close and reliable financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Sales & Bank Reconciliations Prepare daily and weekly sales reconciliations for assigned brands, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies. Prepare bank reconciliations for trading sites, ensuring all transactions are accounted for and differences investigated. Identify and resolve sales journal issues, including failed postings. Maintain revenue tracking files (e.g. GP files) for assigned brands. Accounts Payable & Payment Processing Process supplier invoices end-to-end, including verification, coding and posting into the accounting system Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs for assigned brands, including payment file creation in Sage Intacct Ensure all payment runs are accurate, complete and supported by appropriate documentation prior to submission for approval Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding items Complete F&B supplier reconciliations for assigned brands Set up new suppliers in Sage Intacct and P2D systems Manage supplier queries via inbox and ensure timely responses and resolution Month-End & Balance Sheet Support Prepare supporting schedules and underlying data for balance sheet accounts (e.g. bank, suppliers, expenses), ensuring completeness and accuracy Provide reconciled inputs (sales, bank, supplier accounts) to support the Management Accountant / Senior Management Accountant in completing balance sheet reconciliations Support month-end processes by ensuring all transactional data is complete, accurate and posted on time Assist with expense processing and supporting schedules where required Operational & Administrative Manage the central accounts inbox for assigned brands, responding to queries from sites and suppliers Work closely with restaurant managers and operations teams to resolve finance-related queries Maintain P2D user accounts and support system access requests Complete supplier administration and account form management Support system integrations and data uploads where required Process AR sales invoices for assigned brands where applicable Qualifications and Skills: Previous experience in an accounts or finance role (experience in the hospitality or restaurant industry would be advantageous) Strong numerical skills and attention to detail Experience with Sage, Adaco and Fourth FnB Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines and aproactive approach to problem-solving Excellent communication skills, including written and telephone Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn Experience with Sage Intacct and P2D (or similar systems) AAT qualification or studying towards (or equivalent experience) 4 days office, 1 day home Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership Look After Yourself Discounted Gym Membership Wagestream stream your pay earlier Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Employee Assistance Program Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 33 days) Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral Staff parties & long service awards

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