Management Accountant - BRG Central Support Office

Boparan Restaurant Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse restaurant group in the UK is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to deliver accurate financial insights across multiple brands. Responsibilities include month-end reporting, variance analysis, and business partnering to enhance financial processes. The ideal candidate is an ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified accountant with analytical and communication skills. This position offers various benefits like discounts, career growth opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

50% off total bill for you and five friends

Access to discounts from retailers

20% off at Carluccio's retail gift shop

Free mortgage advice

Cash access through Wage Stream

Healthcare Cashplan

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus for referrals

Opportunities for development

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Solid management accounting experience in hospitality or retail.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and explaining trends.
• Ability to translate numbers into operational insights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month-end reporting including P&Ls and journals.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts with insights.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Proactivity

Communication skills

Education

Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

Are you a proactive and detail-driven Management Accountant looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, multi-site environment? Do you thrive on delivering accurate financial insight, improving processes, and supporting business performance?

Responsibilities

• Month-End Ownership: Deliver accurate month-end reporting, including P&Ls, accruals, prepayments, and journals across several BRG brands.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly management accounts with commentary, ensuring strong accuracy and clear insights.
• Variance Analysis: Carry out detailed budget vs actual analysis, identifying key drivers and providing meaningful recommendations to support decision-making.
• Business Partnering: Work closely with Operations, Commercial Finance, and central teams to provide financial guidance, challenge assumptions, and support business growth.
• Balance Sheet Integrity: Complete robust balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and opportunities and maintaining compliance.
• Process Improvement: Identify ways to streamline financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance efficiency across the team.
• Cost & Overheads Management: Support the management of overhead budgets, helping stakeholders maintain cost control and visibility.
• Audit Support: Assist in the preparation of audit files and liaise with auditors to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with your two team members to ensure tasks are shared effectively and deadlines are met, supporting a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant: ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent, with solid management accounting experience (hospitality, retail, or multi-site experience desirable).
• Analytically Strong: Comfortable working with large data sets, spotting anomalies, and explaining key trends clearly.
• Commercially Aware: Able to translate numbers into operational insights and influence decision-making at various levels.
• Proactive & Curious: Seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, and add value through better reporting.
• Collaborative: Team player with strong interpersonal skills and confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.
• Organised & Detail-Focused: Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Clear, concise, and confident in presenting financial information to non-financial teams.

About BRG

BRG is one of the UK's most diverse restaurant groups, home to much-loved brands including Carluccio's, Slim Chickens, Giraffe, and more. With over 100 restaurants across the UK, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance.

Benefits

• Feast on Savings: Enjoy 50% off your total bill for you and five friends across all our brands.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access special offers from thousands of retailers and restaurants through our BRG Spark App.
• Stock Up on Favourites: Get 20% off at Carluccio's retail gift shop & deli.
• Secure Your Future: Free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre.
• Access Your Pay Anytime: Use Wage Stream to tap into your earnings whenever you need them.
• Healthcare & Wellbeing: Benefit from our Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for referring friends to join our team.
• Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for development within our expanding portfolio of brands.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible scheduling options for a better work-life balance.

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If you're looking for a role where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of a highly engaged team, we'd love to hear from you.