Group Accountant - Property Restaurant Group £55,000 - £60,000 + up to 20% bonus and great benefits Central London offices Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days wfh pw Key Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for overseeing all fixed costs within the business, including preparing commentary and insights for the senior finance team.
Manage and own the budgeting and forecasting processes for fixed costs, ensuring alignment with overall financial objectives.
Ensure accurate accounting of fixed costs and monitor performance against budgets.
Provide timely analysis and updates to management.
Maintain the integrity of financial data by preparing and reviewing control account reconciliations for all fixed cost-related balance sheet accounts during each reporting period.
Act as the key contact for external landlords, managing agents, suppliers, and other third parties to manage relationships and ensure smooth communication regarding fixed costs.
Provide crucial support to members of the management and finance teams, assisting them in understanding and managing fixed costs effectively.
Business Partnering with Property Team, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on property-related fixed costs, including lease agreements and turnover rent requirements.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive master schedule of all group leases and associated property costs, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is always available.
Assist with the financial aspects of property acquisitions, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration into the financial reporting system.
Collaborate with the accounts payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of all invoices related to fixed costs.
About you: Fully qualified - ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
Either from an audit practice background or industry (ideally consumer).
Demonstrates the ability to work independently when needed while also excelling in a team environment.
A self-motivated individual who takes initiative and is eager to contribute proactively to the success of the team.
Strong communication skills, able to effectively engage with the internal property team, external suppliers, and senior management to ensure smooth collaboration.
Possesses advanced Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling.
Highly attentive to details, capable of managing large datasets with precision and accuracy.
Strong analytical skills, with the confidence to interpret data and provide insights.