Management Accountant

COREcruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand based in London is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join their finance team. This hybrid role involves producing financial reports, partnering with venue managers for financial performance, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have experience in hospitality or multi-site retail, be a qualified accountant or in training, and possess strong Excel skills. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hospitality or multi-site retail sector.
• Experience in producing financial reports and accounts.
• Strong general accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly sales and gross margin reports.
• Partner with venue management for financial insights.
• Manage month-end journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and support audits.
• Mentor and develop finance team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified accountant or studying towards qualification

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant – Sector: Hospitality Multisite; Location: London (Hybrid 2-3 days in the office); Salary: £40-50k DOE

The business

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 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 or a multi-site retail sector.
• Is a qualified accountant (or studying towards a qualification) with strong general accounting experience.
• 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.