Management Accountant

Experienced management accountant

Job Title: Management AccountantLocation: Watford
Reporting to: Financial Controller / Head of FinanceTeam Size: 2 Direct Reports
Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role is pivotal in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls across the group.
Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Management Accounts:Prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts for a portfolio of 40 restaurants.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations:Review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations across multiplied entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Margin & Payroll Analysis:Conduct detailed food and beverage margin analysis and payroll reconciliations to support operational efficiency.
• Cost Management:Oversee central cost allocations and collaborate with department heads to review and manage monthly expenditure.
• Cash Flow Management:Monitor and manage daily group cash flow, ensuring liquidity and optimal working capital usage.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:Support the budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing insights and variance analysis to aid planning.
• Audit Preparation:Lead the preparation for statutory audits, liaising with external auditors and ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
• Team Leadership:Manage, train, and develop two direct reports, while offering guidance to the wider transactional finance team.
• Systems Expertise:Act as a SAP SuperUser, supporting system users, driving system improvements, and identifying evolving business needs.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in management accounting within a multi-entity environment
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset
• Excellent Excel and ERP system skills (SAP experience highly desirable)
• Effective communicator with leadership capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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