Elior Group

Assistant Financial Accountant

Elior Group  •  £30k - £32k/yr  •  Macclesfield, GB (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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!

Elior Group

About Elior Group

Elior Group, one of the world's leading operators in contract catering and support services, has become a benchmark player in the business & industry, education and healthcare. Operating in 5 countries, Elior Group is a leader in its main markets, in Europe and North America.

Our missions are to earn our guests’ trust, every day, by serving delicious, healthy and eco-friendly meals, and to provide excellent services at the locations of our customers and to those occupying them.

Our ambition is to reinvent our business as a social caterer so that we can respond effectively to three major concerns of our guests:

▶ Is what I eat healthy and tasty, and is it good for me?

▶ Will eating also be a pleasurable opportunity for togetherness, and will it be good for us?

▶ Will the impact of what I eat be good for everyone?

Key figures:

▶ 3 million guests per day

▶ 5 countries

▶ 97,000 employees

▶ €4,45 billion in revenue

▶ 20,250 restaurants and points of sale

▶ 2,400 sites managed by Elior Services

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Paris La Défense Cedex, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
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