Group Management Accountant

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning hospitality brand in London is looking for a Group Management Accountant to join their expanding team. This role combines traditional accounting with operational support. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, mentoring finance staff, and partnering with venue management. The ideal candidate should be ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified with strong Excel skills and a proven track record in the hospitality sector. This is a dynamic environment that offers a challenging opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hospitality, leisure, or multi-site retail sector.
• Excellent communicator with non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly sales and flash gross margin reports.
• Partner with management teams to drive financial performance.
• Manage month-end journals and daily bank reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Mentor and develop other finance team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

We are working with an award-winning, London-based immersive experience hospitality brand. They are a dynamic and growing team looking for passionate individuals to help write the next chapter of their story, as they have several exciting plans for 2026.

They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Group Management Accountant to join their dedicated finance team. This is a varied and business-critical role that blends traditional accounting responsibilities with hands-on operational support. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with a 'can-do' attitude, ready to thrive in our fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of weekly sales and flash gross margin reports, and preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Partnering with venue management teams to drive financial understanding and performance, including cash reconciliations and championing finance processes.
• Managing month-end journals, daily bank reconciliations, invoicing, payment runs, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting the year-end audit process.
• Mentoring and developing other members of the finance team, including an Accounts Payable direct report.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a proven track record within the hospitality, leisure or a multi-site retail sector.
• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified.
• Possesses advanced Excel skills and impeccable attention to detail.
• Is an excellent communicator, able to build relationships with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Is a self-starter, highly organised, and able to prioritise a varied workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Embraces a challenge with a positive, flexible, and collaborative mentality.