Group Financial Accountant

Goodman Masson Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leading multi-site hospitality business is looking for an ACA qualified candidate to join its finance function. You will manage statutory and management reporting, VAT compliance, and the audit process. Key duties include overseeing monthly closings, preparing technical papers for the Board, and ensuring effective cash-flow management. This role is highly visible, working closely with senior stakeholders, making it essential for those seeking growth in their finance career.

Qualifications

• You will be ACA qualified (or equivalent) and either looking for your first move from practice or currently doing a similar role.
• Experience in consumer/multi-site businesses is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reporting.
• Support the month-end close process.
• Manage the annual and interim audit process.
• Prepare technical accounting papers for the Board and auditors.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for the Group.
• Ensure effective cash-flow management.
• Support with ad hoc requirements.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Management reporting

VAT compliance

Financial controls

Audit management

Cash-flow management

Education

ACA qualified or equivalent

Job description

A global leading multi-site hospitality business is looking to hire an ACA (or equivalent) qualified candidate to join its finance function.

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of statutory and management reporting, VAT and tax compliance, financial controls, and the annual audit process. Main duties include:

• Oversee and review monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reporting
• Support the month-end close process
• End-to-end management of the annual and interim audit process
• Prepare technical accounting papers required by the Board and auditors
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for the Group and oversee timely completion of statutory financial statements for subsidiaries
• Ensure effective cash‑flow management
• Support with ad hoc requirements

You will be ACA qualified (or equivalent) and either looking for your first move from practice or doing a similar role currently. Experience in consumer/multi-site businesses would be desirable.

This role is highly visible, working closely with senior stakeholders.