Financial Accountant

Cpl is currently working with a leader in the hospitality sector who are recruiting a Financial Accountant to join their team.

Job Spec – Financial Accountant

This role reports to the Group Finance Manager and will have ownership over a portfolio of venues.

Key Responsibilities:     

·      Preparation of monthly management accounts for portfolio of venues within the group 

·      Manage a team of accounts assistants to ensure income and costs are recorded in the correct period and to ensure completeness of GL entries.

·      Ensure all data entry is posted on accounting software within strict deadline

·      Calculate prepayment/accruals as necessary

·      Carry out review of P&L against budget and prior year

·      Carry out review of F&B and payroll GPs/margins against budget and prior year

·      Completion of weekly bank reconciliations

·      Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations incl. Intercompany Matrix and investigation of reconciling items

·      Over-seeing accounts receivable for portfolio of venues

·      Over-seeing monthly creditor reconciliations

·      VAT return preparation, review and reconciliation

·      Support Group Finance Manager with implementing key controls and SOPs

·      Assist in preparation of statutory accounts and year end audit

·      Ad hoc analysis/reports are required 

Skills, qualification & experience:

·      ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Minimum 1-year PQE.

·      Strong financial reporting and FP&A experience in a fast-paced, high volume environment

·      FMCG or hospitality experience is an advantage but not a requirement

·      Excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines

·      Strong excel skills

·      Hard working, flexible and a team player

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·      Experience using Sage and would be advantageous

·      Continually seeks to improve work processes and find ideas for more effective working

Group Benefits:

·      Continual training and development

·      Career progression within the Group

·      Perks card, entitling you to many discounts across our venues

·      Social Club which organises regular fun-filled activities and gatherings for teams across the group

·      Wellness at work events 

·      Travel incentives

·      Refer a friend scheme

·      External company discounts

·      Employment Assistance Programme

For more information please contact [email protected]

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