
Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant at Finance
Back of House Finance
The Lakes Full/Part time
Umbel Restaurant Group, founded by Simon Rogan, is internationally recognised for its farm-to-table philosophy, sustainability-led approach, and commitment to excellence through people. Our UK operations include 3 Michelin starred L'Enclume, 1 Michelin starred Rogan and Co, Aulis, London and Skof and 3AA Rosette Henrock, Our Farm, Home by Simon Rogan, Our Shop and L'Enclume House. We are looking for an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join our finance team and support the day-to-day running of the finance function across a growing business.
This role suits someone who already has some finance experience and is ready to step beyond purely transactional work, gaining exposure to month-end processes, management accounts, and how finance supports operational decision-making.
You’ll work closely with senior members of the finance team, with support and development built in.
Location: Flookburgh
Contract: Permanent, 3–5 days per week (hours and pattern to be agreed)
Interviews: Week Commencing 16th February 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Key responsibilities:
-Processing and coding purchase invoices accurately
-Preparing bank reconciliations and assisting with cashflow tracking
-Supporting supplier and internal finance queries
-Assisting with month-end close, including journals, accruals and prepayments (with support)
-Maintaining balance-sheet reconciliations
-Supporting monthly reporting and basic analysis
-Helping improve finance processes and controls over time
About you:
-Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
-Comfortable working with Excel, Outlook, and Teams
-Organised, detail-focused, and reliable
-Keen to understand how a business operates beyond the numbers
Desirable (not essential)
-Exposure to month-end or management accounts
-Studying towards, or keen to study towards, AAT / ACCA / CIMA
-Experience in a multi-site or fast-moving business
-Experience using Sage Intacct accounting software
What we offer
-A supportive finance team with hands-on mentoring
-Study support and a clear development pathway
-Exposure to a broad finance role, not just processing
-Competitive salary and benefits
-Free Daily Lunch
-Flexible working options where possible