Management Accountant - Record to Report (R2R)

The Noble Restaurant Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Noble Restaurant Group is seeking a driven Management Accountant to join the Central London Head Office team. This role covers month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management and supporting the financial controllers and wider finance function.

Ideal candidates will have ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, 3+ years in management accounting, ERP experience, and strong Excel skills. You will work across multiple sites, ensuring accurate journals, robust controls and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience in management accounting, R2R and similar roles.
• Experience with ERP systems, banking platforms, and advanced Excel is essential.
• Previous experience working within a multi-site environment would be beneficial.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to solve problems and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Month End: post journals, prep management accounts, variance analysis and reconciliations.
• Balance Sheet: own and maintain schedules, fixed asset register.
• Internal Controls: support controls testing and year-end audit.
• Banking & Payments: investigate transactions and raise ad-hoc payments.
• Business Support: collaborate with non-finance staff to ensure processes.
• Variance Analysis: track spend and provide forecasts.
• Finance Change: participate in process improvements and change programmes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Deadline-driven

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Banking platforms

Advanced Excel

Job description

Full time onsite - Central London Head Office

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Noble Restaurant Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail orientated Management Accountant to join our team. The role will be responsible for financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management and supporting the financial controllers and wider finance team.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant, with excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail in a fast-moving environment, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. They will be self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve deadlines and targets.

About our company:

Noble Restaurant Group operates a portfolio of iconic brands across UK, US, Canada and the Middle East. These brands include Chotto Matte, Angus Steakhouse, Alley Cats Pizza, Steak and Co and Muriel's Kitchen.

General Responsibilities

1. Month End

• Posting monthly journals such as accruals, prepayments and revaluations.
• Posting weekly journals such as revenue, COGS and stock movements.
• Accurately accounting for merchant charges.
• Reviewing individual P&L accounts to ensure transactions are coded accurately.
• Preparing monthly management accounts for assigned business units, including variance analysis for Financial Controller review.
• Preparing monthly reconciliations of Sales and COGS for review.
• Analysing variances, identifying the causes, resolving discrepancies, and highlighting key risks and areas of concern.
• Ensuring intercompany recharges are completed accurately on a monthly basis.
• Supporting the wider finance function as required.

2. Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Taking ownership of the balance sheet within assigned business units.
• Preparing detailed schedules for review and posting adjustments to strict deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean fixed asset register.

3. Internal Controls

• Ensuring financial controls and policies are being followed and raising any instances of concern.
• Assisting with testing controls and suggesting improvements where gaps are identified.
• Assisting with the year-end audit and providing evidence to external auditors.

4. Banking & Payments

• Investigating suspicious transactions and escalating potential issues.
• Raising any ad-hoc payments as required.

5. Supporting the Business

• Collaborating with non-finance staff to ensure processes are being followed.
• Assisting other departments in resolving payment and financial reporting issues.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.

6. Variance Analysis

• Tracking spend across projects and sites, providing breakdowns as required by the Financial Controllers.
• Providing estimates of current spend to support budget and forecast preparation.

7. Finance Change

• Participating in finance change programmes by ensuring processes are up to date and effectively communicated.
• Suggesting improvements to current ways of working and taking a proactive approach to process improvement and change management.

Qualifications:

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience in management accounting, R2R and similar roles.
• Experience with ERP systems, banking platforms, and advanced Excel is essential.
• Previous experience working within a multi-site environment would be beneficial.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to solve problems and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.