Financial Accountant

D&D London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage the full accounting for their support office. This role involves overseeing month-end tasks, property management, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, the company offers industry-leading pay and a range of exclusive perks, including discounts at their diverse restaurants. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact in the hospitality and financial services sectors.

Benefits

50% discount at all restaurants

Employee Assistance Program

Online GP appointments

Financial management tools

Training platform access

Recognition and rewards programs

Paid volunteering day

Discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting/business or progress with an accounting qualification required.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end tasks for support office P&Ls and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee property and capex portfolio management, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

2:1 Degree

3 A levels (A*- C)

GCSEs (English/Maths)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from D&D London

Head of Talent and Development @ D&D London

The Role: Financial Accountant

The Restaurant: Support Office, Kirby Street, Farringdon, London

The Salary: Competitive Salary Package

Reporting to: Group Financial Controller

Why work for us:

• Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
• Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
• Exclusive perks: Our teams have access to some of the best discounts and cashback from a range of top retailers and cinema tickets at unbeatable prices through the Lifeworks app.
• Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Wagestream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
• Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
• Total Wellbeing Package: Embrace a holistic approach to health with WeCare – offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more!
• Dental care made easy: With Tooth Fairy you have instant access to expert advice and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home.
• Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
• Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, D&D Connect which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
• Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
• Spread the love: Benefit from our recommend a friend scheme and share the joy of joining our team.

Who we are:

At D&D London we are passionate about all things food and drink. We strive to deliver quality in everything we do, each time we do it. With over 25 diverse venues across 5 cities including London, New York and Paris - there is a restaurant for every occasion. Each of our sites pride themselves on the unique designs, the freshest produce and the most exclusive settings. Founded in 2006, the mission has always been the same, to provide each and every guest with a luxury experience when stepping foot into our restaurants, bars and hotel. Through the years we have paved the way in the luxury dining scene, acquiring some of the most iconic venues in London and beyond, venues such as Bluebird Chelsea, 100 Wardour St, Quaglino’s, 20 Stories, Orelle and South Place Hotel.

A bit about what you will be doing:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller the Financial Accountant will be responsible for the full accounting management of the support office, property and capex departments, ensuring timely completion of daily and month-end tasks, working alongside the full finance function and operational teams to ensure provision of accurate accounts and reporting to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility of month-end related tasks for all 12 central support office department P&Ls and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provision of commentary vs budget and prior year for all support office costs for monthly review meetings.
• Full responsibility of the property portfolio management including monthly postings, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow reviews and liaising with third party landlords and advisors.
• Full responsibility of the capex portfolio management including balance sheet reconciliations, review of spend vs budget, cashflow reviews and liaising with internal operations teams on spend.
• Daily updating of the cashflow for the group and liaising with the senior finance team on any significant changes.
• Twice monthly preparation of the property pay-run in line with funds due and any relevant agreements etc. in place with the relevant landlords.
• Regular updating of the property cashflow reflecting actual invoices received, new lease agreements, agreed payment plans etc.
• Regular provision of turnover rent information to landlords in line with relevant deadlines.
• Regular collation of data and information for any insurance related claims across the group and working closely with the Senior Group Management Accountant on ongoing claims.
• Annual preparation of the property and capex budgets • Annual preparation of the support office budgets ahead of review by Senior Group Management Accountant.
• Joint responsibility for the Group Admin mailbox to ensure all related queries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Full responsibility for the management of the Property and Capex mailboxes.
• Submission of all required ONS data requests.
• Year-end audit contact for support office central costs testing, property and capex accounting queries.
• Consistently reviewing and improving processes to help the business operate more efficiently whilst ensuring adherence to finance policies.
• Liaising with other Finance departments to ensure related parts of the management accounts are accurate.
• Build strong relationships with the team, wider Finance and the Business.
• To assist in other duties as necessary that may be required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Desirable candidate will have 2:1 Degree, 3 A levels (A*- C) and GCSEs (English/Maths)
• Successful candidate will ideally have an accounting / business degree or be in progress with an accounting qualification with a good understanding of accounting concepts or strong experience in a similar role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and able to work under pressure
• Hardworking, good attitude and eager to learn

At D&D London, we celebrate diversity in all its forms. We embrace and support individuals from every background, culture, and identity. Join our team where everyone is welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive. If you are interested in discussing the role further, please send us your CV without delay

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Hospitality and Financial Services

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