Financial Accountant - London

You will be working alongside a team of hardworking individuals, responsible for providing accurate and timely management information to support the business in decision making The role has an interesting balance of management and financial accounting/reporting.
We are looking for a fully qualified accountant from a top/mid-tier accounting firm, who is naturally inquisitive and has the ability to manage large volumes of data, quickly and accurately. The Financial Accountant will lead the annual audit process acting as a key point of contact for audit queries and ensuring all information provided to the auditors is robust.,

• Keep senior management informed of statutory / technical reporting updates.


• Completion of year-end tax packs for our external tax advisors.


• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.


• Accountability for the monthly reporting of utility costs including the accurate & timely reporting of the P&L and Balance sheet, and explanations of variances to budget and year-on -year movements.


• Support with monthly restaurant-level reviews, including variance analysis & opportunities for improvement.


• Ownership of the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts for utilities alongside the FP&A team


• Overseeing and understanding the process for posting and reconciling weekly revenue for the restaurants and providing cover for the fixed assets and cash accountant when required.


• Ownership of all revenue/takings related balance sheet reconciliations.


• Fixed Assets process improvement


• Support with production of the monthly reporting pack (balance sheet, cashflow) and providing in depth analysis of quarterly balance sheet movements to the parent US team.
  
  Someone who is hands-on, and keen to understand underlying processes and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Experience of accounting for leases under IFRS16/ASC842


• Experience of using/auditing a recognised accounting software (we use Access Dimensions) and experience of using a Statutory account reporting software (we currently use Accurri


• Experience of auditing the hospitality/retail/consumer sectors (multi-site clients)


• Confident Microsoft Excel user i.e. pivot tables, v lookups, 'if' functions.
  
  50% off Food and Drink at Prezzo, for you and 11 or your family/friends


• Free Meal on shift


• TasteCard - Free discounts at branded Restaurants Nationwide


• Prezzo Perks Discounts - Prezzo's own discounts App, numerous free discounts on High Street Brands, Leisure Venues, SuperMarkets, Gyms, online and at the locations.


• 5 Family and Friends get 25% off Food & Drink


• Access to Apprenticeships


• Wagestream - access to your wages early


• Employee Assistance Programme + GP Appointment Helpline


• Eye Test


• Voluntary Bupa Dental Cover & voluntary UNUM Critical Illness Cover


• Voluntary Simply Health Cash Plan


• ISA Investment plans with Cushon &free Mortgage Advice with Charles Cameron


Prezzo Values and Behaviours

Our Prezzo Values are delivered through the same behaviours seen in all our people, from our CEO to our newest recruit. We have 4 values... One Team, Genuine Connection, Drive to Succeed and Pride.

One Team...working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.

Genuine Connection... building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.

Drive to Succeed... being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it's hard, to help improve and grow.

Pride... making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.