(75B) Record to Report (RTR) Accountant

Pret A Manger

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
About PretPret is an international on-the-go food and drink retailer founded in 1986. Our purpose is to make every day a little bit brighter, through organic coffee, freshly prepared food, and exceptional customer service to millions of people. Pret runs hundreds of shops across the UK, France, USA, and Hong Kong, with additional shops run by franchise partners around the world.Pret is transforming from a bricks-and-mortar focussed retailer to a truly customer-centric digital business with a leading consumer brand that aims to stand for more than just 'freshly made, healthy food, to go'. We're aiming to better understand our customers and their preferences, so now is an exciting time to join us!The RoleThis role sits within the Group Finance team based in London and reports into the Finance Manager. The role is to support the US based finance team with the delivery of accounting and reporting services.This role will suit someone who is looking for take the next step in their career. Stakeholder engagement with clear, effective communication are key attributes of this role.ResponsibilitiesThis list is provided as an overview and is by no means exhaustive:Core reporting
  • Facilitate the monthly reporting process with the US finance team.
  • Monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting to the US finance team.
  • Analyse and report on market costs and trends to add insight.
  • Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Responsibility for all prepayment, accrual and control accounts.
  • Responsibility for all fixed asset and project accounting.
  • Responsibility for recording and reporting on payroll costs in NetSuite.
  • Responsibility for all lease and property accounting for Head Office and the shop estate.
  • Responsibility for all cost and stock accounting for the US warehouse.
  • Responsibility for US market deliverables for the year end audit.
  • Record accurate and timely financial information to aid market decision making.
Project work
  • Data and system migrations.
  • Create, review and implement new processes and controls.
  • Support the IT team with new systems and processes.
General
  • Compliance mindset towards process and controls.
  • Ability to assess and propose solutions to problems.
  • Support team members with their daily activities as and when required.
  • Proactively highlight and escalate any issues or challenges.
  • Work collaboratively with teams across the US business.
  • Able to effectively communicate and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Resilient and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Skills and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
  • A professional accounting qualification is required.
  • Previous management accounting experience is required.
  • Retail and / or hospitality industry experience preferred.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and a familiarity with Oracle NetSuite is preferable.
Pret Behaviours
  • Passion - drive, enthusiasm, and pride.
  • Clear Communication - clear and appropriate communication, great at listening.
  • Team Working - helpful, sociable, and respectful.
  • Great Execution - high standards, well planned, efficient.
  • Open to Change - flexible, keen to learn.
  • Business Sense - commercial mindset, grasp the 'big picture'.
  • Realising Potential - supportive and challenging.
  • One Pret - collaborative, whole business focussed.
The deadline for this role is 7th of September 2025

Pret A Manger