Skills

Leadership Go Decision-making Accounting

Job Specifications

Our Client it seeking a Financial Accountant to join a fast-paced, multi-site hospitality business on a 9 month fixed-term basis with the potential to go permanent. This role sits within the Accounting and Reporting function and plays a key part in delivering timely, accurate financial information to support effective decision-making across the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with finance colleagues, operational stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure high-quality reporting, robust financial controls, and continuous improvement of financial processes.

Key objectives:

Produce accurate and timely financial information (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually).
Support the preparation of financial and management accounts, including ad hoc analysis.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
Act as a trusted finance partner to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Reporting & analysis

Contribute significantly to periodic management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary against budget.
Prepare daily and weekly performance reports and dashboards, enabling operational teams to monitor KPIs and manage performance.
Provide clear and timely reporting on cost centres, with particular focus on fixed costs and staffing expenditure.
Support senior management and board reporting with accurate, well-presented financial information.

Finance operations

Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of the fixed asset register.
Review and support preparation of quarterly banking or covenant reporting.
Assist with audit processes and information requests as required.
Take ownership of specific fixed-cost areas, managing accounting processes and liaising with external suppliers where necessary.

Stakeholder collaboration

Work closely with colleagues across the finance function to understand end-to-end accounting processes.
Act as a key finance contact for central support teams and operational stakeholders.
Support group or consolidated reporting requirements, including statutory reporting packs where applicable.

About you

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with at least one year of post-qualification experience.
Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience in a multi-site, retail, hospitality, or consumer-facing environment is beneficial but not essential.
Knowledge of IFRS is advantageous.

Our client is based in South West London and requires 3 days per week in the office. They are also looking for someone to start in early February so candidates available on short notice will be prioritised and otherwise available on a maximum of 1 months notice.

Please contact Jo.Sanders@JAGTalent.co.uk

About the Company

JAG Talent, a boutique finance recruitment agency providing an approachable, friendly, and efficient service. We specialise in Tech/Media/Telco and Retail/Consumer/Hospitality sectors. Our mission is to connect exceptional talent with leading companies, ensuring a seamless and rewarding recruitment experience. Know more