Account Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Francesco Group we are proud to be known as one of the largest, award-winning hairdressing companies in the UK. To ensure our 34 Salons and 3 Training Academies run like clockwork, we have a dedicated team providing Head Office support across all functions to ensure our Salons receive the very best customer service at all times. Due to our continued growth, we are now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our close-knit Accounts Team.
Accounts Assistant
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for the full Accounts remit; maintaining bank reconciliations and purchase ledger, liaising and paying suppliers and preparing VAT summeries, break evens and cash flow. Other duties include end of month journals, coding and inputting of purchase invoices and reviewing nominal ledgers and control accounts.
It’s a busy and varied role, so you’ll need to be able to plan and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. You’ll also be working closely with our Franchisees and other Head Office staff so great interpersonal and relationship building skills are essential. Furthermore, you'll have book keeping or finance experience within a similar role and an AAT Qualification would be advantageous.
All employees have access to the very best in training and development, with clear progression routes, competitive salaries and benefits. We’re always looking for talented individuals to join the family and grow the Francesco Group brand. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits include:
- The opportunity to be part of an award-winning business
- Competitive salary of £21,000 p/a (negotiabledependant on experience)
- Ongoing training and support
- Dress down Friday
- Employee of the Quarter
- Team Outings
- Free and Discounted Hair Services for Employees
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stafford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- finance / book keeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Account Assistant roles across Francesco Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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