Senior Accountant Permanent

Senior Accountant

Our client, a well-established outsourced accounting firm whose operations across the globe have spanned two and a half decades, are seeking a Commercial Accountant to support their Croydon-based business in their next phase of growth.

As the Senior Accountant, you will devote your time to providing accounting services to the top names of the hospitality industry and to developing and maintaining a rapport with such clients.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate commercial and operational awareness by offering practical advice on their business accounts and finances, from a strategic perspective, managing their annual budgets to VAT returns.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Establish and nurture client relations to ensure longevity and instil confidence in the relationship
• Prepare and adhere to annual budgets
• Liaise with various internal teams including, but not limited to:
  • Accounts preparation
  • Payroll
  • Audit
  • Compliance
  • IT and Process development
• Forecast and manage cashflow to be able to present projections
• Ensure compliance with all relevant confidentiality policies and legislation
• Interact with stakeholders, investors and select operational teams
• Outline and present management accounts on a weekly and monthly basis
• Operate IT programmes to maximise efficiency and maintain accurate records
• Oversee the training and development of team members
• Collate the relevant information for, and submit, VAT returns

Key Skills

• Advanced accounting ability

• Proficiency using Excel and other Microsoft programmes
• Demonstrable commercial awareness, ideally from exposure to the hospitality sector
• Clear and effective communicator
• Strategic planning and business management expertise

The ideal candidate will be

• Personable with strong influencing skills
• Someone who holds themselves and those around them to high standards
• Autonomous decision-making ability
• Motivated to overcome problems and swiftly identify solutions
• Passionate about the restaurant landscape and food trends
• Keen to travel internationally, if required

Experience required

Holds ACA or ACCA qualification with practical experience, relevant to the role

If partially ACCA qualified, the ideal candidate will have significant relevant experience

Previous participation in reporting on financial and strategic planning to senior

Proven experience in an accounting role

Prior involvement within the hospitality sector would be advantageous, but not essential

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