Job Description

The Senior Accountant is a member of the team which ensures the accurate and efficient accounting, consolidation and external reporting for company and subsidiary undertakings.

• Identification, communication and managing the resolution of accounting issues including drafting of technical papers
• Liaison with and challenge to external auditors
• Drafting of audit committee papers
• Management of the production and control of all versions of accounts and development of reporting in line with best practice/FRC guidance
• Provision of ad hoc accounting advice, e.g. acquisitions, disposals, provisions, impairment
• Liaison with tax, legal and audit
• Creation of accounting papers that consider technical and practical accounting from UK GAAP and IFRS perspective
• Chair Technical Accounting Forum
• Accounting for adjusting items including analysis against major projects
• Accounting for provisions for onerous contracts including decisions on how to deal with specific long-term contracts
• Accounting for pensions, share based payments, financial instruments and earnings per share

In return, we will offer you:

• An annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 10% of base salary
• An optional contributory pension matched up to 10%
• Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and a regular 25% discount in our Restaurant brands
• Access to company’s Save As You Earn scheme, with a fantastic 20% discount on company shares
• Recognition for service anniversaries, starting from 1 year
• Access to a range of discounts from everyday brands
• A collaborative work culture that focuses on enabling your success and continuing your personal development
• Hybrid working and a genuine flexible working policy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified Accountant (ACA)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good technical accounting skills
• Report writing
• Senior stakeholder engagement
• Audit or production of listed entity financial statements (FTSE 100/250 or Big 4/mid-tier professional services firm)