Job Description

Citadel Source is pleased to be exclusively recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a growing hospitality brand based in Cardiff.

The role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, this role will be responsible for the monthly preparation of management accounts across several different sites, owning the individual P&Ls and acting as a business partner to the General Managers. In addition, you will support the SLT in areas such as Sales, Marketing, and Operations, helping them better understand financial performance. You will support the Finance Manager with taking a fresh view of processes and controls currently in place, identifying areas of opportunity to streamline the finance function and drive efficiencies across the business.

About you

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking for the next step in their career, who has prior management accounting experience operating across multiple sites.  You will have experience of supporting the implementation of process improvements and efficiencies, with a keen eye for continuous improvement. Ideally, you will be familiar with the transactional side of finance (AP/AR), in order to support the wider finance team when needed.

As a Management Accountant, your role will include but not be limited to:

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reporting.
• Assist with variance analysis and provide meaningful insight into business performance.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and external audit processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Support strategic projects and ad hoc commercial analysis as required.
• Take ownership of cashflow forecasting, reporting and liquidity management.
• Develop and maintain robust short and medium-term cashflow forecasts.
• Monitor daily cash positions and proactively report on any potential cash gaps.
• Provide regular cashflow reporting and variance analysis to senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion, strengthen working capital management and enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Act as a key contact for banking partners and monitor and maintain debt factoring facilities.
• Support the development of treasury policies, controls and best practices

What the client has to offer

• A salary of up to £50,000
• Hybrid model
• Broad exposure across financial reporting, commercial finance, treasury and operational finance
• Career development opportunities within a dynamic, growing brand 
• Close to local transport routes
• Free parking within 5 minutes walk of the office

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Jesse at jesse@citadelsource.com