£70000 - £80000 Per year
Financial Accountant
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
- Preparation of the Group’s statutory accounts
- Prepare tax packs for tax reporting
- Assist with the production of Management Accounts and Finance Board Pack every period
- Provide variance analysis and commentary for any deviations to budget/forecast/last year
- Prepare interim and annual audit files
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, including identification of areas of risk and opportunity
- Develop and maintain financial controls around accounting systems and policies
- Maintain schedules to monitor and control capital spend, repairs and maintenance spend, occupancy costs, utilities spend, IT costs and any other major costs
- Prepare reconciliations and analysis to support monthly business reviews and balance sheet reviews
- Provide a support service by working with all departments and the Management Team to help make financial decisions
- Provide ad hoc finance support
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Postgraduate with professional Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA fully qualified)
- Must have experience of preparing statutory accounts and leading external audits
- Experience in multi-site restaurant/hospitality industry would be beneficial
- IT literate with advanced Excel skills
- A strong understanding of accounting and reconciliation requirements
- Proven record of successfully reconciling and analyzing large volumes of data
- Proven ability to identify key issues, evaluate relevant data and draw appropriate conclusions
- A strong understanding of accounting processes including risks and controls
- Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- High level of self-motivation and drive
- Flexibility to work to tight timescales
Reference no: 107601