30 Euston Square is a Grade II* listed award-winning events venue in a perfect central London location. From meeting and conference spaces to private dining and rooftop terraces, the venue offers an iconic setting for any occasion.

This venue is unique to Searcys as is the only property within the estate that is home to a selection of boutique bedrooms.

As a Finance Assistant, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders 
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys ibelong Events.

The Finance Assistant is a key team member, and you will be working with our accounts manager ensuring we maximise the client's experience and create exemplary relationships. You will play a part in the development of The Collection to ensure the business develops in line with the pace of the market. You will be customer-orientated with a drive to achieve goals and have good knowledge of the London events market including venues and suppliers. 

40h per week, Monday – Friday, 9am-5:30pm

Salary: Up to 33k annum

Main Purpose:
To support the management accountant with all financial related tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily:
• Reconciliation of previous day revenues, takings and entry those into the company accounting software
• Check for refunds, voided transactions and report any transaction without justification slip.
• Process when applicable, all purchase invoices for the operation into company accounting software.
• Verify and approve all electronic purchase invoices allocated to the site account within the company accounting software. Query with supplier if necessary.
• Generate sales invoices in accordance to event check raised by the events or reception team.
• Monitor payments, liaise with head office so they can be correctly allocated and verify allocations have taken place.

Weekly:
• Carry out weekly tampering audit of floats in the safe and report any discrepancy.
• Close trading week on accounting software system.
• Debt review and debt chasing.
• Goods receive management

Monthly:
• Carry out monthly float inspection and report any discrepancy.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Reconciliation of revenue

Ad-Hoc
• Process new supplier requests
• Manage agency commission schedule.
• Order delivery and collection of money collection when necessary.
• Any other reasonable request by senior management.

• Analysis of procurement including set-up and de-list supplier requests
• A spot check of food, drink, and consumable stocks
• A spot check of goods in procedures
• A spot check of GDPR processes
• A spot check of credit card terminals 
• Previous experience in similar London based event/catering venues

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847. Working with us means being part of London’s most prestigious events and some of the country's most iconic venues. You’ll gain valuable experience and mentoring from skilled colleagues and have a chance to write your own chapter in our celebrated history.  

A career at Searcys means being part of something special. With our rich heritage, and ever-growing business, we will be delighted if you join us – a company with a strong sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk