Group Management Accountant

Group Management Accountant
up to £50k + 20% bonus
Hybrid Working
North London

I am currently recruiting for a Group Management Accountant role for an established and growing Restaurant Group. This is truly a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to gain more exposure to the commercial aspects of finance. My client offers progression and development, training programmes and a competitive benefits package.

To ensure timely and accurate delivery of cost information to the business in conjunction with the finance accounting calendar. Clear understanding of drivers behind cost performance & commission process across the business.

Scope of the Role:

* Ultimate responsibility for all variable, fixed & revenue commission costs across the Group
* Ownership of budgeting & forecasting process
* Generating insights into cost performance & work with the wider Group team to deliver cost savings
* External delivery posting & reconciliation
* Developing a team of high performing individuals which demonstrate the capability to progress within the Group
* Responsible for the accounting entries relating to gift cards and commissions
* Liaise with the external suppliers/ third party
* Balance sheet preparation and review
* Providing key support for all members of the management and finance team
* Ad hoc projects

Key Accountabilities:

* Management of two junior accountants to produce period end accounts for fixed & variable costs
* Production of the Group Management accounts
* Period end journals including accruals & prepayments
* Review monthly P&L's and provide insight to senior management
* Responsibility for all third party commissions (Deliveroo, City Pantry, Click & collect)
* Forming a forward view & Scenario planning that can be integrated into the brands rolling projections.
* Responsible for the preparation of owned balance sheet reconciliations and the collation and filling of all the reconciliations
* Drive efficiencies & cost savings where possible
* Review of the teams periodic balance sheets & update senior management where appropriate
* Support year end audit process
* Accrue for sales received in the period and associated commission charges (if applicable)
* Post breakages relating to gift cards.
* Analysis of Group Initiatives

Experience, Skills & behaviours:

* Qualified or Part qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA
* Team player
* The candidate should be a self-starter, who is willing and able to take initiative
* Strong communication skills, with a willingness to liaise with different department (e.g. cash control, cashbook) across the business
* Advanced excel skills
* High attention to details
* Good analytical skills
* Organised with ability to work to strict deadlines