Job Description
Commercial Accountant - Corporate Hospitality / Real Estate - City of London - £60k-£65k (DoE) + Benefits - Temp to Perm - Immediate start
We are on the hunt for a hands-on, commercially-astute Commercial Accountant, with ACCA or ACA (full qualifications or finalist) and demonstrable expertise, to join our client, a rapid-growth corporate hospitality provider based in Central London.
A strategic mindset, solid business acumen, core accounting experience including preparing month and year-end management accounts, supporting forecasting, budgeting and cashflow processes, and ensuring accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet is what we're looking for; together with impeccable communication skills, an organised nature, a professional demeanour and the ability and tenacity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and client-focused environment.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, with exposure to the CEO and senior leadership team, the Commercial Accountant will line manage a small accounts team and will lead the day-to-day operations of the finance function.
Key responsibilities as the Commercial Accountant will include:
- Leading the day-to-day operations of the finance team
- Producing accurate, timely monthly management accounts for the group
- Preparing detailed P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting
- Owning balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and working capital management
- Analysing revenue performance, cost drivers and margin improvement opportunities
- Supporting property-related accounting including lease costs, business rates tracking and landlord-related financial analysis
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow processes
- Assisting with audits, year-end processes and financial governance
- Supporting improvements with financial systems and processes
- Maintaining financial accuracy, compliance and operational alignment at all times
What we're looking for:
- ACCA or ACA qualifications (full qualified or finalist)
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Maths or similar is advantageous
- Experienced Commercial Accountant (or similar)
- Strong technical accounting expertise
- Experience in forecasting, budgeting and cashflow processes
- Strong IT literacy including Advanced MS Excel
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Supervisory / line management experience
- Tech savvy with an interest in AI to help automate and improve processes
- Focused, organised, self-motivated, flexible and dynamic nature
- Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Desire to go above and beyond
- Available imminently and able to commit to a temp-perm role
Interested in this Commercial Accountant role?
If this sounds like the role for you and you have the demonstrable experience, qualifications and skills we're looking for, then do not hesitate! Please submit your CV ASAP, quoting 'CP - Commercial Accountant - City of London'
