Financial Accountant

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a proactive Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting timely reporting for various stakeholders. You'll drive accuracy and operational efficiency across multiple London sites while collaborating with departmental heads and finance teams. If you're ready to thrive in a high-energy environment and make a significant impact on financial operations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting within a multi-site business.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and financial standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and reconciliations for multiple locations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and audits.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Reconciliations

Process Improvements

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Xero

Aquila

Sharperlight

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Company
Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing hospitality group located in the heart of London. With an expanding presence and a vibrant workplace culture, they are looking to bring on a proactive and driven Financial Accountant to support their finance function on a permanent basis.

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant and Finance Director, and collaborating with departmental heads and the wider finance team, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting timely reporting for statutory, lender, and management requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As a Financial Accountant, you'll be at the core of our financial operations, supporting multiple London sites by driving accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency. You will:

• Take ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements across all locations.
• Act as a key liaison between outsourced finance providers and internal teams.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, preparing schedules for board reports and audits.
• Generate financial and statistical reports for brand partners, landlords, and regulatory bodies, including turnover rent and revenue analysis.
• Maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations, highlighting and addressing financial risks.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations across various entities and vendors.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting systems.
• Oversee sales ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance in revenue recognition.

We're looking for someone who:

Thrives in a high-energy finance team within a multi-site business (hospitality/Retail).
Is confident using systems like Xero, Aquila, or Sharperlight, with strong Excel proficiency (e.g., SUMIF, VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH).