Management Accountant, Hospitality. Derbyshire - South Normanton. Salary up to £50,000

We are working with a group that owns and operates an established estate of high-quality food and drinks pubs in and around several districts in and around the Midlands.

To support their expansion, they are looking to hire a management accountant for the finance team.

Hospitality, multi-site experience is a must for this role, alongside strong management accountant experience. You will also ensure accurate general ledger balances, timely end-of-month processes, accurate relevant financial reporting and sufficient controls are maintained.

What they are offering:

• Competitive salary, up to £50,000.
• Hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
• 31 days of holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Discount card at all their sites.

The role:

• Manage the month end process ensuring timely and accurate monthly management accounts are prepared, including accompanying variance analysis and robust balance sheet reconciliations to agreed deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders as part of the finance function of the business.
• Prepare weekly P&Ls for all pub outlets ensuring variances and trends are investigated and communicated to the operations team.
• Oversee Leasehold pub exit program accounting requirements.
• Supervise 1 member of staff, Senior EPOS administrator.
• Provide key support to the business in terms of financial & commercial insights.
• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, following up on reconciling items and resolution of these in a timely manner.
• Support budgeting and planning cycles.
• Hold regular discussions with the Head of Finance and CFO with regards to risks and opportunities identified during the balance sheet review process & take a proactive approach when resolving any problems identified.
• Manage & provide ad-hoc information and reports to internal customers, as required. Audit & various project work.

You:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified.
• Hospitality, ideally multi-site experience, including setting and managing budgets and forecasts, presenting analysis and sound commercial decision-making.
• Commercial mindset & a knowledge of process improvement.
• Excellent knowledge of Budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling.
• Excellent communication skills.

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