Bookeeper

**Job Title**: Bookkeeper
**Location**: Langdale Valley, Lake District (On-site)

**Job Type**: Full-time
**Salary**: Competitive, based on experience and level of autonomy

**About Us**

Lanty Slee is a proudly independent hospitality group based in the stunning Langdale Valley in the Lake District. We operate four unique hospitality venues and a thriving distillery. Known for our strong values, positive working culture, and exciting growth, we’re now looking for an experienced **Bookkeeper** to join our friendly **in-house admin and accounts team**.

**Job Overview**

This is a fantastic opportunity for a **qualified Bookkeeper** with experience managing finances across multiple businesses. Supported by our external accountant, you’ll oversee a wide range of financial duties and help ensure the smooth running of our internal finance operations.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Maintain accurate financial records for multiple companies within our group
- Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment tracking
- Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements
- Oversee and submit payroll accurately and on time
- Manage financial software, primarily **Xero**:

- Support cash flow management, budgeting, and financial forecasting
- Prepare monthly reports and assist with tax return preparation
- Liaise with venue managers, external accountants, and auditors as needed

**What We’re Looking For**
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or similar finance role
- Proficiency with **Xero** (QuickBooks or Sage experience also a plus)
- Strong understanding of accounts processes and bookkeeping principles
- High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple entities
- Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- A qualification in accounting or finance is preferred, but not essential

**Perks & Benefits**
- **50% off dining** at all our venues
- **£50 per night hotel stays** for staff
- **Free access to all live music and events**:

- Be part of a friendly, values-driven team in a beautiful location
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Competitive salary aligned with industry standards and experience

**Why Work With Us?**

Lanty Slee is more than just a workplace - we’re a community. We believe in building careers, investing in our people, and making sure our team enjoys where they work and who they work with.

Pay: £22,880.00-£39,887.45 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BOOKKEEP
Expected start date: 13/07/2025