Financial Accountant

The Restaurant Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Financial Accountant for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting the annual financial delivery. The ideal candidate will possess advanced accounting knowledge, particularly in IFRS, and a collaborative work style.

Benefits

Up to 20% bonus

30% discount for dine-in with friends and family

Birthday meal on us

Access to discount platform

Health Assured

Group Income Protection

Life Assurance

Wide range of apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of IFRS reporting & UK legislative reporting.
• Experience in managing data and accounting challenges.
• Familiarity with multi-entity reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of key financial reporting projects.
• Preparation and review of consolidated financial statements.
• Liaison with auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Time-management

Job description

We are recruiting a Financial Accountant (12 month maternity cover FTC) to deliver quality financial reporting throughout the year, supporting the delivery of the annual financial reporting as well as monthly review cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of key reporting projects, such as impairment reviews and lease accounting
• Management and support to monthly close and review processes
• Preparation and review of the Group's consolidated financial statements, including analysis of income statement and balance sheet items
• Analysis and scrutiny of divisional financial submissions
• Preparation of subsidiary accounts and supporting schedules
• Liaison with auditors and tax advisors
• Ad-hoc technical projects and analysis
• Process analysis and improvement
• Collaboration with and support to peers in finance on reporting processes and projects (e.g., new accounting standards)

Required Experience:

• An understanding of the IFRS reporting & UK legislative reporting regime
• Knowledge of IFRS16 would be advantageous
• Practical experience in solving technical problems relating to data and to accounting challenges
• An appetite to improve and upgrade processes and controls
• Consolidation and multi-entity reporting frameworks
• Experience of multi-site operations preferred
• A bias towards collaborative and pragmatic working styles, especially with non-technical and non-finance colleagues
• An ability to prioritise and adapt effectively
• Experience working as an auditor or with large audit teams
• Time-management and an understanding of collaborating on deadlines and priorities

What We Can Offer You:

• Up to 20% bonus
• Excellent benefits package including 30% discount for dine-in with friends and family and any of our TRG brands including wagamama's, Frankie and Benny's, Barburrito, Brunning and Price Pubs and any of our airport concessions
• Birthday meal on us
• Access to discount platform
• Health Assured
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Wide range of apprenticeship opportunities for development and personal growth

?

Our Values

Make it Magic

Has a positive can-do attitude and is committed to delivering the highest quality of service for our team members and guests.

Keep it Fresh

Challenges the way things are done, takes a creative approach and has a keen interest in Marketing and innovation.

Be Sharp

Adapts easily in a changing, fast paced environment, has the ability to work flexibly under pressure and demonstrates a strong sense of urgency.

Own it

Takes personal responsibility, has a proactive approach and strives to deliver great results.

Do it Together

Has the ability to lead and positively influence at all levels, works collaboratively with others and is fun to be around.