Rossella is an award-winning, family-run Italian restaurant with locations in Kentish Town and Muswell Hill. Alongside our busy restaurants, we also operate a growing deli, takeaway, delivery business and e-commerce store.
As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing family business. Our current bookkeeper is retiring after many years with us, so you’ll benefit from a structured handover and several months of training before taking full ownership of the role.
The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration across both restaurant locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day bookkeeping across our two restaurants.
- Process supplier invoices, payments and bank reconciliations using Xero and Dext.
- Prepare and process payroll, pensions and employee finance administration.
- Reconcile daily sales, cash, card and delivery platform takings.
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for the directors.
- Assist with VAT preparation and work closely with our external accountant.
- Support staff onboarding and general business administration.
- Help improve financial systems and processes as the business continues to grow.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ bookkeeping experience.
- Strong working knowledge of Xero.
- Experience processing payroll.
- Confident using Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Desirable
- Hospitality experience.
- Experience using Dext.
- Experience using Lightspeed POS.
- Experience using Shopify.
- Experience using OpenTable.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £33,000–£38,000, depending on experience.
- A structured handover with our current bookkeeper.
- Long-term career progression within a growing business.
- A supportive, friendly family-run working environment.
- Staff discount across both Rossella locations.
- Company pension.
- Paid holiday.
Pay: £33,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
