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Practice Accountant – Hospitality Accountancy, London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Our client is a boutique management accountancy practice who are looking for a Practice Accountant to be their next key team member. As specialists within the hospitality industry they provide their clients with reporting and advice that allows them to control and grow their business. Their offices are based in a South West London with good transport links.

This full-time role is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their professional skills within a flexible and fluid working environment. Working with a small team you will get a unique insight into the financial and operational world of restaurants and bars. While the role will initially be as advertised, if the successful candidate shows an aptitude in other areas of the business, then the company will help cultivate this. The position requires the successful candidate to be in the office 2 days a week with the others to be worked at from home if preferred.

The role reports to the partners and you will be responsible for producing accounts for our clients and reviewing the work of your colleagues. Therefore, successful applicants must have great attention to detail and be able to manage and prioritise their workload to complete their duties to high standard in a timely manner. You must have good technical knowledge, client facing skills and are able to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

  • Managing a portfolio of clients.
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts for director review.
  • Preparation of financial reporting packs.
  • Monthly meetings with business owners where financial reports are presented.
  • Overseeing and reviewing the work of junior accountants.
  • Creating good internal working relationships to ensure the clients’ needs are met.

 Required skills and experience:

  • ACA/ACCA, recently qualified.
  • A minimum of five years’ work experience in a similar role.
  • Excellent IT skills including Sage 50, Google Docs, Excel, and all Microsoft Packages.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • High level of numerical and analytical skills.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 208 600 1164

Assistant Financial Controller, London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Our client is a hotel operator with hotels situated across the UK and Ireland. They now have an opportunity for an Assistant Financial Controller to join the team in one of their hotels based in London.

This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to become a Financial Controller in the next couple of years. The company is going through a significant expansion, and there is plenty of opportunity for growth.

Reporting to the Financial Controller & General Manager, the Assistant Financial Controller will assist in ensuring the efficient and effective running of the finance function within the hotel. This will include an innovative management of controls and compliance to ensure that a high level of reporting standards are being maintained. They should consistently seek to provide business acumen to parties both within and outside the finance function to ensure that risk is mitigated, and opportunity taken.

The main focus areas for the AFC include, but not limited to:

  • Commercial Focus
  • Controls & Compliance
  • Month End
  • Weekly tasks which includes income audit, debtors, forecasting and payroll management

In addition, the successful candidate will be required to carry out the co-ordination of Year End and Interim Audit processes including the review and sign-off of information being submitted to External Auditors. They will also assist in preparation of the numbers with the FC so that they make sense and reflect the strategy of the property.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 208 600 1164

Payroll Manager, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

We have a great opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join the finance team at a luxury hotel company.

Superbly situated in Central London our client occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. Newly built and impeccably designed to harmonise with the surrounding heritage buildings, the hotel is just steps away from Kensington Gardens, and other iconic attractions. Offering 190 exquisitely styled guest rooms and suites this hotel is focused on excellence and its guest can be assured of warm hospitality, luxury and elegance.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance the position will be responsible for the processing of Payroll for the Company’s team and for maintaining overall control of the management payroll system.

Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Ensuring a proper month-end payroll closing with timely preparation of accurate payslips and payments for all contractual obligations, with all internal controls being respected
  • Preparation of  the relevant tax returns and ensure payment is processed in a timely manner
  • Preparation all month-end entries, completion of  accurate financial statements and month-end reporting
  • Generate accurate daily, weekly and monthly reporting for labour management analysis
  • Assist in the preparation of statistical reports as required by local management, government authorities and area office
  • Ensure that an organised, up-to-date filing system is maintained for all pertinent payroll records in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Liaise with regulator, internal and external auditors to provide them with required documentations and backups

Offering a competitive salary and other fantastic benefits which include:

  • Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension
  • Tronc
  • Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan
  • Workplace nursery salary exchange program
  • State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room
  • On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions
  • High street and online shopping discounts
  • Rewards and recognition initiatives
  • Dry cleaning

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1164

Global Head of Operations Finance – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Our client is one of the world’s most intuitive and pioneering resort, hotel, residence and lifestyle brands. With over 30+ destinations they offer 5 star luxury by providing a level of service and experience that is peerless in every way. They place their guests at the heart of everything they do by creating environments that transition them seamlessly and instantly from the everyday, into a state of uncomplicated calm.

They now seek a Global Head of Operations Finance who will be part of the senior leadership team. The position is responsible for providing holistic financial leadership and support for the hotel operations finance function of the group. This includes strategic planning and forecasting, business analytics, external partnerships, controls, internal and external reporting, oversight of the department and other financial support and accounting support of the business.

The role requires a broad level of communication and leadership at all levels with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders. The Global Head of Operations Finance oversees the company’s hotel finance functions and manages a global team in corporate offices as well as working closely with property-based finance teams.

Candidate Requirements

  • Currently working or has previously worked in the Middle East and USA
  • Strong leader with a demonstrated track record of building teams and culture across multiple geographic locations with the ability to motivate and inspire
  • 10+ years’ in leadership roles in various finance functions in hospitality operations and corporate oversight
  • In depth understanding of hotel finance operations
  • Has extensive knowledge of financial principles
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations and rules governing work requirements
  • Master degree in Business, Finance, Hotel Management or MBA
  • Understands changing market dynamics and prepares the company by developing and implementing strategies to meet the changes
  • Displays excellent project management abilities
  • Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as strong presentation abilities
  • Exhibits superior organizational skills and strategic planning abilities
  • Has strong interpersonal skills as well as negotiation and persuasion abilities

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1161

Cluster Financial Controller, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

Our client is a hotel operator with hotels situated across the UK and Ireland. They now have an opportunity for a Cluster Financial Controller to be based in London.

Position Summary:
The Cluster Financial Controller is expected to ensure the efficient running of the finance function within their hotels with responsibilities including:

  • Clear and consistent management of controls and compliance
  • Ensuring that the high level of reporting standards are being maintained
  • Provide business acumen to parties both within and outside the finance function to ensure that risk is mitigated and opportunity taken
  • Partner with the GM’s and other non-finance related disciplines to deliver on the overall objectives of the business

The successful candidate will also need to set out clear and concise instruction as to the role of their resources having a communication plan that sets out the objectives, goals and progress being made.  This should include the business plans and strategy in the following areas:

  • Commercial Focus
  • Controls & Compliance
  • Month End
  • Weekly Tasks
  • People Focus

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Co-ordinate the Year End and Interim Audit processes of the portfolio including the review and sign-off of information being submitted to External Auditors
  • Budgeting / Interim Presentations – detailed reviews before submission. Ensure that the numbers make sense and reflect the strategy of the property.
  • Assist with the capital expenditure process, work with GM’s and senior team members to ensure accuracy of applications and submissions of requests.
  • ESG responsibility to include the monitoring of energy, gas, water & waste. To effectively communicate consumption and to fully support the ESG committee.

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1161

Financial Controller, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

Our client is a hospitality and leisure company that operates luxury hotels, train services and river cruises worldwide.

They now have a opportunity for a Financial Controller to join the Finance team at their office in London. This position offers a Hybrid working system- three days in the office and two days working from home.

The role of Financial Controller is responsible for the management of all finance functions, including General Ledger, Revenue Accounting, Inventory, Cash Management,  Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Taxation (TOMS), and preparing information that will assist management in making educated decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working with the Head of Departments (HODs), the GM, Divisional Director of Finance and the VP Trains and Cruises to ensure the business operates effectively and efficiently.
  • Manage Capital Expenditure Approval Process and Fixed Asset Register.
  • Preparation of comprehensive monthly reports of the entire financial results of the business in   established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (local and as established by Corporate Office).
  • Prepare forecasts and budgets as required either locally or by the corporate office and to report any deviation of over-expenditure, under-budgeting or non-compliance to the approved budget to the General Manager, Divisional Director of Finance and VP, Trains and Cruises.
  • Preparation of Cashflow and Balance Sheet forecasts in Adaptive as and when required.
  • Assist the FC, Central Accounting Services in the preparation and control of statutory accounts of VSOE Ltd
  • Work with the HODs and GM to identify EBITDA enhancing projects;
  • Evaluate the performance of Finance personnel with a view towards development and an emphasis on those individuals qualifying for future advancement.
  • Assist the Divisional Director of Finance in implementing policies, rules, internal controls and safeguards that ensure profitability and control of operations.

A full job description will be shared upon application

Candidate Requirements

  • A minimum of 4 years’ experience working as a Financial Controller or in a similar role
  • A degree or diploma in accounting from a recognised tertiary educational institution
  • Experience in managing a team
  • Hospitality experience advantageous, preferably in a 5-star environment
  • An ability to communicate with all levels of staff and service providers
  • VAT and Income Tax knowledge advantageous
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritise
  • Accurate data entry & advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience in balance sheets and familiarity of accounting systems

Benefits

  • Group Income Protection – Group Life Insurance – Employer contribution pension
  • Hybrid working
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1164

Director of Information Technology, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

We are working with a very exciting and established London based start-up in the care industry who are placing technology at the core or their business practice, enabling them to deliver a first class service to their residents and employees.

The role of Director of IT will be responsible for leading the proactive and continuous improvement to the IT systems and processes as part of the group technology strategy, ensuring compliance, governance, and IT controls are in place and adhered to.

This is a hands-on role that will continue to grow as the company grows.  Excellent package and hybrid working on offer.

Main Responsibilities: 

  • Developing and delivering the technology strategy and ensuring that it is aligned with business objectives.
  • Overseeing all IT infrastructure including equipment, software, networks, systems, and hardware.
  • Responsible for managing IT systems infrastructure, management information and hardware.
  • Develop the business strategy on data security and ensure technical resilience and security across technology/internal communication platforms and resident/transactional databases.
  • Fully accountable for change management and project delivery aligned to the strategic roadmap and business operating plans.
  • Develop and support the team to respond to current and future demands of a constantly changing technological landscape.
  • Develop a partnership between IT and the business, by developing relationships, managing expectations, and facilitating two-way communication.
  • Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers, contractors, and our third-party IT support

Candidate Specification: 

  • 5+ years of hands-on technical IT roles
  • Infrastructure and networking experience
  • Ability to work both in a management capacity- and in a detailed, hands-on system capacity.
  • Ability to manage business systems
  • Experience managing third party suppliers
  • Project Management experience

Desirable:

  • ITIL qualifications
  • Data analytics with Power BI knowledge
  • Prince2 Practitioner or Agile qualifications
  • Business analysis experience
  • Care sector system experience
  • Change management experience

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

F&B Cost Controller, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

Situated in historic Bloomsbury within a whisper of the City, Theatreland, Soho, and the West End our client is a beautiful boutique hotel who now seek to hire an F & B Cost Controller to join the team.

The main purpose of the role would be to work alongside the Finance Manager and General Manager to ensure a smooth running and day to day operation of the Finance Department. In addition the successful candidate will assist the Finance Manager in the administration of all financial aspects of the finance and accounting function for the hotel, to ensure that all company Policies and Procedures are followed.

As a Food and Beverage Cost Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring that proper records are kept for all inventory items and any variances reconciled and explained. This also applies to checking supplier statements, the processing of invoices and verifying that all invoices are supported by duly approved purchase orders when required, signed receiving documentation and/or the approval of authorised management personnel.

Candidate Requirements

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Lightspeed, Protel and Procure Wizard
  • Previous hotel experience

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1164

Group Finance Director, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

Our client is a privately owned hospitality group that has diversified into property development and investment, with a primary focus on commercial and residential sectors both in the UK and internationally.

They now wish to hire a Group Finance Director who will be responsible for operational and corporate finance, audit and controls, statutory compliance, regulatory compliance, stakeholder relations and debt facility compliance. The successful candidate will lead the group’s finance function as part of being a senior executive team member. They will also head up the Audit & Controls and hold the post of data protection officer for the group.

In addition the position of Group Finance Director will be responsible for, and independently manage all aspects of Finance (including taxation), audit, statutory and contractual compliance.

The role will be based at their London office with one day per month at a property in Oxford.

 Key Skills Required

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Solid senior finance position experience
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills & Demonstrable Initiative
  • A hands-on approach
  • Strong analytical skills & attention to detail

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Denison Smith at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1162

Payroll & HR Officer, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

Situated in historic Bloomsbury within a whisper of the City, Theatreland, Soho, and the West End our client is a beautiful boutique hotel who now seek to hire a Payroll and HR Officer to join the team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager the main objective of the role is to process the Hotel’s payroll for all relevant staff according to both Policies and Procedures, and common law.

Other duties inlcude but not limited to:

  • Process the monthly hotel payroll, (using ADP Freedom), ensuring all staff are paid on the final working day of every month.
  • Administer the recording of the Hotel’s working time directive
  • Liaise on a regular basis with Human Resources and responding to payroll queries
  • Ensure adequate & accurate payroll records are maintained at all times.
  • Ensure monthly filling of support documents to payroll including starters, leavers, PCN’s, commissions payable, service charge due etc.
  • Reconcile on a monthly basis the records from ADP with the Hotel’s financial accounts for the purpose of making Inland Revenue payments monthly, & reconciling the relevant clearing accounts against actual entries from the bank.
  • Process P11d’s & any other Tax/NI information as & when required.
  • To maintain the immigration file of passports and ensure the monthly immigration tracker is checked and completed
  • Ensure all employees files are kept up to date with all relevant information, certificates issued, new starter paperwork etc.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1164

 

 

 

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