Finance Assistant

As a Finance Assistant, you'll support the Finance Business Partnering team in helping on-site leaders understand and improve financial performance. You'll play a key role in forecasting, reporting, unit margin control, and ensuring strong financial governance across the operation., Commercial & Financial Support

• Support weekly and monthly forecasting and business modelling
• Assist with P&L reporting, client analysis, and performance reviews
• Complete SPH data and benchmarking across venues
• Support client billing and analysis of "other income" sales
• Maintain accurate data to support forecasting and decision-making
Accounts & Controls
• Process invoices, match to POs and GRNs, and maintain vendor records
• Set up new suppliers in line with company procedures
• Ensure compliance with Levy financial controls and audit requirements
• Support month-end close and audit activity
Unit Margin Control
• Support accurate stocktakes and inter-departmental transfers
• Consolidate EPOS data, including staff feeding and contract costs
• Help train unit teams to improve financial awareness and cost control
• Investigate variances and support preventative action plans
Event & Operational Support
• Provide financial support for events as required
• Profile event profitability and clearly document financial outcomes
  Strong numerical and analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Clear and confident communicator
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working at pace
• Able to analyse data and translate it into meaningful insight
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Previous operational or finance experience preferred
• Flexible to support events when required
  Levy is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We deliver legendary food and hospitality experiences at some of the UK and Ireland's most iconic venues. Our teams are passionate about great food, commercial excellence, and doing the right thing for our people and the planet., Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world\'s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive. Together, we create unforgettable experiences ? and shape the future of hospitality.
• As part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.
  Why Join Levy?
• Work at world-class venues with a market-leading hospitality brand
• Be part of a supportive, high-performing finance team
• Opportunities to grow your career within Compass Group
• A culture driven by passion, integrity, teamwork, and responsibility
What you?ll get in return
• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days\' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits:
+ 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave + Day off for your babys first birthday + Enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts:
+ Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts + 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing:
+ Pension scheme + Life Assurance + Preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities:
+ Professional subscriptions + Ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included