
Financial Reporting and Systems Accountant
- South Kensington, South West London
- Contract
- Full-time
- Work closely with the Financial Controller EMEA in coordinating the Group external audit.
- Lead the engagement of the audit fieldwork managing workflows and requests from the external auditors.
- Complete impairments testing of fixed assets working closely with the Operations Finance team, CFO and Revenue Director.
- Prepare consolidations and statutory accounts for group and subsidiary entities.
- Design and prepare monthly Group management reporting (balance sheet, group cashflow and working capital).
- Drive reporting timelines and structure across the Group, supporting the month-end close process.
- Develop and document Group policies around financial processes and controls and ensure these are adhered to by finance teams.
- Provide the business with sound and clear technical accounting guidance (including written technical accounting papers) on any matter arising including the impact of changes to accounting standards.
- Coordinate and liaise with the internal tax team to deliver on compliance projects including transfer pricing documentation.
- Manage corporate restructuring work to deliver a streamlined corporate entity structure.
- Review leasing structures to move to turnover leases by assessing impairment, IFRS 16 and tax implications with the tax team.
- Lead ad-hoc finance projects/ activities with teams across the business.
- Degree in the Finance, Accounting or similar required.
- Qualified ACA, with strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP with proven experience in technical accounting.
- Relevant experience in a similar position - technical / group role at a senior level
- Strong background in completing and reviewing consolidations.
- Proven experience of technical accounting, with proven capability to communicate Financial Reporting requirements to various stakeholders.
- Desire to drive improvements in the end-to-end financial accounting and reporting process.
- An eye for detail and the ability to identify errors.
- Strong systems skills with a mindset of continuous improvement.
- Personable, positive, dynamic professional who works flexibly and collaboratively to achieve deadlines, with a 'roll up sleeves' to get the job done attitude.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic business.
- Highly numerate, with proficient Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
- A collaborative team player.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- A disciplined approach to production and documentation of work.
- Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
- Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
- 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
- Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
- High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
- Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
- Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
- Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
- A decent uniform that doesn't make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
- We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like - Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
- We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it's earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you're already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
- We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
- Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family
- 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
- We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
- We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
- Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace