We’re looking for a Regional Finance Assistant to join our growing Finance team at HBL. This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll play a key part in keeping our financial operations running smoothly across the business.
You’ll be involved in end-to-end purchase and sales ledger activities, support cash flow management and work closely with colleagues, customers and suppliers. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in accuracy, and want to continue developing your finance skills within a commercial and international business, this could be a great next step for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Regional Finance Assistant, you’ll be responsible for:
Purchase & Supplier Accounting
- Processing supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, approval and posting
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving discrepancies quickly
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving variances
- Tracking proforma payments and following up for tax invoices to ensure VAT compliance
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
- Raising customer invoices and credit notes accurately and on time
- Allocating customer receipts and reconciling customer accounts
- Preparing and issuing monthly customer statements
- Supporting credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments when required
Month End & Reporting
- Assisting with month-end close activities, reconciliations and reporting
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation for audit and compliance
- Supporting ad hoc reporting and administrative tasks across the finance team
About HBL
HBL is a leading global games and leisure operator, proudly established in North Wales in 1927. We design and operate skill games and amusement arcades in over 100 theme parks and attractions across 24+ countries, reaching more than 150 million customers each year.
Our partners include some of the world’s most iconic attractions, such as Alton Towers, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, LEGOLAND, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE and Six Flags.
At HBL, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We value passion, commitment and innovation, and everyone plays a role in delivering unforgettable experiences to customers around the world.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience in a finance or administrative role (accounts payable, accounts receivable or similar)
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Good numeracy skills and confidence reconciling accounts
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
Desirable
- Experience using accounting systems such as Sage or similar
- Exposure to multiple ledgers and/or multi-currency environments
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, reliable and able to work independently
- A positive team player with a collaborative mindset
- Keen to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities
- A practical problem-solver with a focus on resolution and continuous improvement
What's in it for you?
- Cycle to Work Scheme – save money and stay active!
- Employee Benefits Platform – exclusive discounts and offers for hundreds of top retailers where you could save up to £1,000 per year
- Access to Wellbeing Programme – supporting your mental and physical health such as a virtual GP service, 24/7 employee assistance programme providing professional support and advice, and a virtual gym hosting a range of free online workouts
- Workplace Pension Scheme – plan for your future
- On-Site Parking – free and convenient
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn rewards for great recommendations
- Flexible Working Hours – because life doesn’t always run 9 to 5
- Hybrid Working – balance office collaboration with home flexibility
- Career development opportunities – grow with us
Interested?
If you’re looking for a role where your work truly makes an impact and you can continue to grow your finance career, we’d love to hear from you.
