Assistant Financial Accountant

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Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, GBR
In-Office
30K-32K Annually
Junior
Food • Hospitality
The Role
Supports capex register management, asset capitalization, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, variance analysis, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, audits, compliance reporting, and finance administration. The role requires maintaining accurate records, reconciling capital balances with the general ledger, supporting regulatory and statutory reporting, and responding to auditor queries.
Summary Generated by Built In
Elior Support Services – The People Behind Every Plate

Every great meal starts somewhere. Not just in our kitchens, but in the teams that support them.

Whether you're driving strategy, managing risk, building brands, supporting our people, or keeping our business running smoothly, your work helps create the conditions for great food and exceptional service.

You may not be on the frontline. But your influence will be felt in every dish served, every contract won and every guest experience we create.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 9:00am-5:30pm (Flexible) | Hybrid Working with 3 days in the office 

Salary: £30,000 to £32,000

Job ID: 8042

What you’ll be serving up…
  • Capex Register Management: Maintain and update the Capex register, track expenditures, ensure proper asset capitalization, and reconcile balances with the general ledger.
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in preparing financial reports, ensuring accuracy in statements, and conducting variance analysis.
  • Month-End & Year-End Closing: Support closing processes with a focus on capital items, manage reconciliations, and assist with audits.
  • Compliance & Regulatory Reporting: Ensure adherence to internal policies, tax laws, and accounting standards while preparing regulatory data. Support audit processes by addressing auditor queries and providing required documentation.
  • General Administrative Support: Maintain organized financial records and provide administrative assistance to the finance team.
The ingredients you'll bring...
  • ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified with 2+ years of financial experience (preferably in a similar industry).
  • Proficient in SAP and Excel (Pivot, VLookups, data manipulation).
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, capex management, and asset tracking.
  • Detail-oriented with analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team with effective communication skills.
  • Knowledge of statutory financial statements, tax regulations, and compliance is a plus.
  • Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Professional study options are available to support your ongoing development.

What's on the menu for you…

At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us:

  • Free lunches provided
  • Flexible and part-time working opportunities
  • 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years' service, with the option to buy up to an additional 10 days per year
  • Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Training, development and career progression opportunities
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support
  • Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
  • A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive

Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:

  • 24/7 virtual GP appointments
  • Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions
  • Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions
  • Online gym and workout programmes
  • Legal and financial advice
  • Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance
  • Meditation and mindfulness resources
  • Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it
Fancy being part of the recipe?

At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.

We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.

Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!

Skills Required

  • ACCA or ACA part-qualified
  • 2+ years of financial experience
  • Proficiency in SAP
  • Proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and data manipulation
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, capital expenditure management, and asset tracking
  • Detail-oriented with analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of statutory financial statements, tax regulations, and compliance
  • Proactive problem-solving approach
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The Company
HQ: Paris
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

Elior UK provides catering, hospitality, reception and broader facilities-management services across workplace, care and retirement living, NHS trusts and hospitals, education, stadia, attractions and heritage sites, and defence. Its purpose is to enrich clients’ and customers’ lives through food and service delivery, supported by training, development, corporate social responsibility, innovation, digital, branding and concept-development capabilities for diverse sectors throughout the United Kingdom.

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