The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 6 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table and Sabor, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.

The Position

The Accounts Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of our growing restaurant group. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payments, and assisting with various accounting tasks to support the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their accounting skills within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Reconciliations: Daily reconciliation of sales from multiple brands, maintaining accuracy, raising queries with site managers and ensuring nominal code postings are in line with receipts received.
• Raising of Accounts Receivable invoices: Ensure the invoices are raised in a timely manner, ensure payment is received within the agreed timeframes and recorded correctly.
• Accounts Payable Invoice Processing: Managing the end-to-end process of invoice verification, coding, and posting into the accounting system.
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations: Regular reconciliation of supplier accounts, ensuring all invoices and payments are accurately recorded.
• Payment Runs: Preparing regular payment runs, ensuring timely payments to suppliers, liaising with the relevant teams to notify them of payment dates and amounts.
• Bank Reconciliations: Assisting with weekly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accounted for correctly.
• Support Month-End Procedures: Assisting with month-end financial reporting, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Liaison with Restaurant Teams: Working closely with the restaurant managers and operations team to resolve queries and provide financial support.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of 12 months of previous experience in an accounts or finance role (experience in the hospitality or restaurant industry would be advantageous).
• AAT qualification or working towards (or equivalent experience) desirable.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Sage, Adaco and Fourth FnB.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including written and telephone
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership

Look After Yourself

• Discounted Gym Membership
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions

Progress Yourself

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

• Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 33 days)
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards