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Area Director of Finance, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Our client oversees the management of two iconic hotels in central London and are now looking to hire an Area Director of Finance to join the team.

Reporting to the General Managers / Regional Finance Director, the Area Director of Finance will be responsible for providing financial leadership for the Hotels by supplying management with analysis, guidance, training.

Ownership relations are a vital part of this role, coordinating quarterly group reporting with ultimate ownership representatives and generally as main point of contact (together with the General Managers) for all ownership enquiries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for focusing on the profitability of the business, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring efficient internal controls, ensuring compliance with all local and international financial regulations, safeguarding owners/investors assets.

They will also take the leadership  of Accounting and Payroll departments at both the hotels.

A full job description can be shared upon application.

Job Knowledge & Skills:

  • Full service hotel experience as Director of Finance with related progressive experience in hotel Accounting
  • Maintain ownership relationship together with the General Manager and ExCom team as a main point of contact representing the operator
  • Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level of attention to detail across both properties
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other executive committee members, department heads and employees
  • Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 208 600 1160

Management Accountant, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Our client is an award-winning independent hospitality company operating across both retail and events in 4 iconic venues across London.

As they continue to grow over the next few years, they are looking for a new Management Accountant to come on-board and to help support this progress.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in producing month end accounts from start to finish, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and drive, as well as being proactive, self-motivated and have the ability to influence and negotiate. Experience in managing accountant assistants is an important aspect of this role, you must possess leadership qualities and the drive to spearhead the department.  You will play an important part in challenging the day to day commercial success of the business and working closely with all department leaders to maximise profits.

You must also show:

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Self-motivation with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • A positive and enthusiastic attitude to your work
  • Flexibility and an adaptable approach to work requirements

Whilst the role will be based at one of their offices, the position will also involve visiting other sites within London.   The role will require meticulous organisation and ongoing co-ordination with the varying daily operational requirements of the various sites.

The successful candidate will be a key part of the senior team, who are responsible for driving all areas of the business. They will also be supporting the senior leaders in dealing with finance, accounting and finance risk matters. They will also be responsible for the financial compliance, cost controls, account reviews and reporting, forecasting and budgeting and provision of financial advice for the Company.

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 7714 236 469

Assistant Financial Controller, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Our client is a five star luxury hotel and is one of London’s most iconic hotels.

They now have a vacancy to join the finance team as Assistant Financial Controller. In this position, the successful candidate will assist the Financial Controller in the administration of all aspects of the Hotel’s operation that are regarded under the Finance remit, to ensure that all policies and procedures are observed.

Main duties include:

  • Review monthly financial statements and analyse variances between actuals and budget for all revenues, expenditures and payroll.
  • To oversee the preparation of the monthly Profit and Loss Statement summary. To write P&L comments and distribute P&L pack by the 5th working day of the following month.
  • Arrange Interest loan payments as per schedule and any other payments as required.
  • Prepare Priority Payments and maintain records.
  • Ensure that Pension contributions are sent monthly and that records are kept of these.
  • Oversee statutory information submission on time as required (PSA, TSA, PAYE, VAT, P35, P11Ds, P14s, National Statistics office data, Payment Practices Reporting, Gender Gap reporting, etc)
  • To oversee reconciliation of Inter-Company Accounts prior to Month closing through liaising with other hotels and companies directly.  Any discrepancies should be brought to the attention of the Financial Controller.
  • To deputise in the absence of the Financial Controller.
  • Assist and provide financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of the hotel budget and Departmental Budgets and to manage relevant budgets appropriately.
  • To assist the FC to collect data and collate the hotel Capital Expenditure Budget for every year.
  • Assist the Financial Controller in performing analytical review of weak or under-performing areas within the operation with a view to achieving increased profitability.
  • Assist the Financial Controller in establishing policies, guidelines, internal controls and safeguards that ensure profitability and efficiency is maximised. Report any weak areas or discrepancies of such controls and procedures to the Financial Controller promptly.

Experience:

  • Must have self accounting experience
  • Previous experience working in a luxury hotel environment
  • Experience managing a team
  • Good communication and training skills

Candidates should also be able to legally work in the UK.

 

Finance Assistant, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Our client is facilities company based in London and which focuses mainly on cleaning. It is a friendly and fast pace company where no two days are the same.

Supporting the Financial Controller, they are now looking to hire an experienced and highly motivated Finance Assistant who has run standard payroll packages, has used a standard recognised accounting system and has at least 2 years’ experience working in a similar position. Confidentiality, excellent organisational skills and accuracy are important qualifications for this position, as well as good customer relations and the ability to communicate clearly. The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled multi-tasker, is reliable and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines.

With responsibility for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables and all the transaction entries required to maintain the ledgers up to the trial balance, you will be the main point of contact for payroll queries. The sucessful candidate will also assist in managing the day to-day accounting and finance requirements.

Requirements:

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel
  • Good timekeeping
  • Qualified AAT Level 4-Ideally but not Compulsory
  • Finance Systems Experience ideally (Sage50 Payroll & Xero Accounts)

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or all on +44 7714 236 469

Director of Development Finance, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Fantastic opportunity to join a growing property group, specialising in development, management and investment within the broader hospitality sector.

This privately owned group is now seeking a Director of Development Finance to assist the Group Finance Director and Development Director to ensure the delivery of new projects on time and within budget, including tracking of debt positions and monitoring of interest payments and deadlines.

The role will also be responsible for ensuring schemes are completed to required standards, in line with brand or true standards.

The group currently has a number of properties under construction with further plans in place for additional projects.

Candidates will have a background in real estate / property finance, ideally within hotels or student accommodation development.

Although the company head office is in London, it is possible for this role to be home based, with occasional visits to the head office.

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1160

Chief Financial Officer, France

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Our client is PE Backed fast growing multi-site hotel and leisure group and are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join the team.

Working along-side a senior COO and supporting an experienced CEO and President, this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a new hotel platform going from strength to strength. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in M&A, ideally have a background in Big 4 Accounting with operational multi-site.  Fluent French is essential.

High basic, high bonus and equity on offer.

If you are interested, please get in touch with Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk at your earliest convenience.

Management Accountant – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

We are seeking an experienced multi-site, high volume Management Accountant/Finance Manager with at least 2 years UK GAAP or IFRS management accounting experience in restaurants or multi-site hospitality.

Exam qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent or nearly qualified.

Detailed Duties:

  • Preparing monthly consolidated and individual management accountants for various group companies
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts including – Reconciliation and checking of underlying data – Ensuring regular month end procedures are executed – Reconciliation of monthly management accounts to weekly sales and cost reports – Reviewing P&L against expectations – Balance sheet reconciliations including detailed accruals and prepayments and the review of such reconciliations by other finance team members – Providing commentary on variance from expectations and other key matters – Generating monthly management account packs and issuing to the Board, senior management and individual restaurant locations.
  • Assisting the Board, senior management and restaurant managers with management account queries. Preparation of Key Performance Indicators packs across the group along with quarterly/half yearly bonus calculations.
  • Year end closure and preparation of information for auditors and dealing with their queries.

This role also offers excellent career progression.

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on 07714 236469

Assistant Finance Manager, Luxury Hotel Group

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

The position of Assistant Finance Manager is a great opportunity for a candidate who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a young  and  international  team.  The corporate accounting team are responsible for multiple corporate entities that are based in Germany and Switzerland, and the role offers the opportunity to gain experience in a multiple-entity environment.

  • The position can be home based so relocation is not required but candidates must be able to travel as necessary
  • Candidates should also be fluent in German

 The Primary duties of the role are:

  • To assist in day-to-day finance operations and to provide financial, administrative and clerical services. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure a smooth running of the company ‘ s finance function.
  • All corporate bank accounts, processing daily journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Record fixed assets acquisitions in the accounting system at month end, book the monthly depreciation, reconcile the balance in the fixed assets register with the balance sheet, conduct annual reviews of potential disposals and process asset retirements at the end of the year.
  • Monthly inter-company reconciliation of all open receivables and payables and P&L transactions and participate in the entire coordination with the different subsidiaries by reviewing and challenging existing processes and procedures.
  • Prepare monthly and/or quarterly VAT returns for the entities in Germany, Switzerland, U.A.E. and Russia in an accurate and timely manner. This includes reconciling VAT GL accounts to ensure those are in line with returns submitted and that outstanding amounts are being paid or recovered on a timely basis.
  • Review and challenge existing VAT processes and procedures.
  • Provide assistance to the Finance Manager in the supervision and location of tasks to the corporate finance team (5 people), to ensure a smooth and timely execution of all accounting processes and keeping closing deadlines.
  • Help to ensure that the internal control procedures (JCS) are well documented and monitor, train and implement such measures on a regular basis within accounting
  • Assist with annual year-end audit by completing requested reports and documents. Together with the Finance Manager being a main point of contact for the auditors during the annual audit process.

In addition to this, the Assistant Finance Manager will also:

  • Be responsible for the administration of accounting system.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly statistics for Switzerland and Germany.
  • Ensure that the GL ledger reports are up to date by actively researching and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end closings (including reconciliations and analysis) in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assist the Finance Manager with organizing the accounting department, maintenance of account ledgers and ad hoc projects.
  • Additional responsibilities and ad-hoc tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the corporate office

A competitive salary will be offered for this position.

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 7714 236469

Finance Analyst, London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

This position has now been filled. 

Our client provides a welcoming F&B environment for friends, colleagues, corporate or celebrations, and has a fantastic opportunity for a hungry, ambitious and forward thinking accountant to join the commercial savvy team.

Key Objectives

  • Preparing, examining, and analysing financial information to key stakeholders across the business including the board.
  • Business performance is driven through key analysis of financial and non-financial data
  • This is a broad role working in a small team which allows the individual to work in various financial areas and supporting various stakeholders across the business.

Main Duties

  • Responsible for providing insight and analysis through high quality weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting that drives business decisions
  • Overall analysis of P&L lines – labour and overheads
  • Analysis and reporting of non-financial KPIs
  • Monthly production and review of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Embedding new process and reporting to help improve financial control within the business
  • Support in the delivery of annual budgets and regular forecasting
  • Responsible for the data integrity of various data sources along with a key supporting partner to relevant IT suppliers
  • Monthly support to the month end process and ownership/support in the production of the board pack, commercial pack and profit review pack

Candidate requirements

  • An individual looking to continuously improve both themselves and the business
  • Advanced excel skills
  • Strong data and analytical skills – being logical, creative and outside the box problem solver
  • Self-starter, hands on and can-do attitude
  • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to self-manage and prioritise, work under pressure and deliver tasks and projects within deadlines
  • Strategic & commercial acumen with core financial knowledge.

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1160

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