Financial Accountant Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of monthly management accounts for a portfolio of venues within the organization.
* Manage a team of accounts assistants to ensure income and costs are recorded in the correct period and to ensure completeness of general ledger entries.
* Ensure all data entry is posted on accounting software within strict deadlines.
* Calculate prepayment/accruals as necessary.
* Carry out review of profit and loss against budget and prior year.
* Carry out review of food and beverage and payroll gross profits/margins against budget and prior year.
* Completion of weekly bank reconciliations.
* Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations including intercompany matrix and investigation of reconciling items.
* Overseeing accounts receivable for a portfolio of venues.
* Overseeing monthly creditor reconciliations.
* VAT return preparation, review and reconciliation.
* Support Group Finance Manager with implementing key controls and standard operating procedures.
* Assist in preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audit.
* Ad hoc analysis/reports are required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. Minimum 1-year post-qualification experience.
* Strong financial reporting and financial planning and analysis experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
* FMCG or hospitality experience is an advantage but not a requirement.
* Excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines.
* Strong excel skills.
* Hard working, flexible and a team player.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience using Sage would be advantageous.
* Continually seeks to improve work processes and find ideas for more effective working.