The Accountant in Purchasing, Finance & Administration plays a critical role in maintaining the financial accuracy, control, and compliance of a restaurant, club, or lounge operation. This position supports the business by ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded, financial reports are accurate, and internal controls are followed. Working closely with the wider management team, the Accountant helps protect profitability, support informed decision-making, and keep the operation financially organised and audit-ready.
Position Overview
- Organisational placement and reporting
- The Accountant sits within the Purchasing, Finance & Administration function and acts as a key support role for the venue’s financial operations.
- In most operations, this role reports to the Finance Manager, General Manager, or Operations Director, depending on the size and structure of the business.
- The position works closely with purchasing, receiving, outlets, kitchen, bar, and department heads to ensure financial information flows accurately across the operation.
- Purpose of the role
- To maintain accurate financial records and provide reliable reporting that supports effective control of revenue, costs, and cash flow.
- To ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal audit procedures.
- To help management monitor performance by producing timely, clear, and actionable financial information.
- Key areas of responsibility
- Recording and reconciling daily sales, bank deposits, supplier invoices, and payments.
- Supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end closing processes.
- Monitoring inventory-related costs, purchase spend, and variances between budget and actual results.
- Preparing financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Assisting with cash control, petty cash, and compliance documentation.
- Working with department leaders to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial discipline.
- Type of person who succeeds in this role
- Detail-oriented, disciplined, and highly trustworthy.
- Comfortable working with numbers, systems, and deadlines in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Strong in communication, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Proactive, organised, and able to balance routine accounting tasks with problem-solving and support for daily operations.