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