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Our client is a private group of companies operating predominantly in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. The main businesses operated are: i) A UK based franchisee of a pizza chain, ii) A UK based franchisor of a QSR, iii) A Canadian based franchisee of a QSR Group and iv) The largest restaurant in Europe by number of covers.
The combined turnover of the Group is in excess of £500m.
Overview of Job Requirements:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Management Accountant to support our UK operations.
The candidate will be responsible for the first time implementation of management accounts for one business as well as to professionalise and standardise other financial processes and controls.
We are looking for a stable individual who is a self-starter and does not mind working in a small team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management Accounts
o Maintain accurate accounting records and financial accounts; including journal postings, accruals & prepayments, bank reconciliation, debtors and creditors control accounts
o To support the Financial Controller in preparing the monthly management accounts within 10 business days of month end
o Provision of data, analysis and insight as requested.
o Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
o Maintenance of fixed asset register with accurate recording and reporting
o Ensure complete accuracy so as to minimise variance between annual management accounts and final statutory result
o Ensure appropriate chart of accounts structure
- Statutory Audits
o To deliver the trial balance and all supporting documentation to our out-sourced accountant for timely preparation of the statutory accounts
o To take responsibility for completing the annual audit with 3 months of each year end
o Liasing with external auditors as required for audit planning and completion
- Team
o To work alongside the Financial Controller and help manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable personnel
- Taxation
o Prepare the quarterly VAT returns where required
o Engage with external tax advisers for corporation tax filings and payments
- Control Environment
o To operate a strong financial control environment, designing or strengthening where necessary
o To cover all areas, including but not limited to: payments, system reconciliations, assets and daily bank reconciliations
o Develop and update financial policies and procedures as necessary
o Oversight of weekly payment run, ensuring correct process and control is adopted at all times, including approvals and authorisations.
- Ad-hoc Projects
o To assist in the completion of any ad-hoc projects as required
Experience Required
- Several years previous experience as a management accountant in industry
- Significant experience of accounting software, including ideally SAGE 200
- Preferred to have accounting qualification and strong performance in Maths educational results
Skills & Characteristics Required:
- Advanced excel skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and positive
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to analyse and summarise complex information
- Ability to work alone and be a self-starter
- Must be able to successfully work to and within deadlines
- Willingness to learn and develop your skill set.
