Group Accountant, Hospitality and Retail, Bury St. Edmunds, 40-45k

COREcruitment

  • Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  • £40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Group Accountant, Hospitality and Retail, Bury St. Edmunds, 40-45kWe are working with an innovative, international, and exciting company that is expanding very quickly and has a great working and people culture. They are looking for the right person to come and join their dynamic and hospitality-passionate team.They have a fantastic opportunity for a Group Accountant to join their team and support them during their growth. Property, Retail or Hospitality experience is a plus, but not essential.This is a great opportunity for a hands-on finance specialist to join a business with great personal development and career progression options.Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in daily cash management activities, including monitoring bank balances, preparing payment runs, and updating cash flow forecasts.
  • Support treasury operations: liaising with banks, assisting with debt and investment administration, and helping maintain bank account records and documentation.
  • Contribute to the preparation of financial reports and statutory accounts, ensuring data accuracy and supporting compliance with company law and financial regulations under supervision.
  • Provide support during internal and external audits related to treasury and financial reporting matters.
  • Maintain records for treasury transactions and reporting, helping to ensure strong internal controls.
  • Keep up to date with relevant changes in company law as directed by senior team members.
  • Assist in implementing process improvements in treasury and finance, including system upgrades and documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider finance team and respond to queries from auditors, banks, and business units as required.
Required Skills
  • Strong attention to detail with basic analytical and organisational skills.
  • Exposure to cashflow, treasury, or finance operations.
  • Awareness of company law and financial compliance, with a willingness to learn and develop in these areas.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
  • Proficiency in Excel and other finance-related software; experience with treasury management systems is a plus.
  • Progress towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage but not essential.

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