Overview

Salary: £13.45 – £13.45

Shift hours: Part Time

KENTS HILL PARK TRAINING & CONFERENCE CENTRE – FINANCE ASSISTANT (MATERNITY COVER)

Part-Time Position – 25 Hours Per Week (Worked Across 5 Days)

Kents Hill Park is a dedicated training and conference centre set in a peaceful location on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, while remaining within easy access of key road, rail, and airport networks. Ideally suited to training courses and conferences, our quiet suburban setting provides delegates with an environment conducive to learning.

With over 70 meeting rooms and 300 bedrooms, plus a restaurant serving more than 200 guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we also offer a fantastic onsite leisure club operated by Nuffield Health.

Kents Hill Park offers a flexible and adaptable approach to clients’ business needs and can accommodate up to 600 delegates, making it one of the largest dedicated training and conference centres in the UK. Kents Hill Park is part of The Venues Collection, a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, comprising eight easily accessible event spaces.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate with departmental Heads of Department to ensure new standards and control procedures are met in line with Profit Protection audits
  • Control and issue Purchase Orders and maintain records in accordance with Company Policy
  • Support the Financial Controller with management of team member timesheets
  • Accurately record daily sales and balance banking receipts
  • Record weekly stocktake counts and process into SAP
  • Monitor the departmental inbox and respond to supplier emails appropriately
  • Process approved supplier invoices
  • Support the FC/AFC in the accurate reporting of monthly management accounts
  • Comply with any reasonable request from the Management team

Key Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and consistently high standards of work
  • Ability to problem solve and identify discrepancies
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members
  • Good proficiency in Excel
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

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 benefits including Aviva Digicare and Medicash
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
  • Pension scheme and Life Assurance
  • Professional development opportunities and structured career pathways
  • Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Compass Group is the world’s largest catering company and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We celebrate individuality and build inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse workforce drives creativity, innovation, and excellence, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences — and shape the future of hospitality.

Reference: compass/TP/2994342/218406

Location: Milton Keynes

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