Job Title: Management Accountant – Hospitality (South London)
Location: South London (commutable by Tube & Rail)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + discretionary bonus
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (office-based with hybrid flexibility after probation)
About the Role
We’re looking for a dedicated Management Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing hospitality enterprise operating across multiple London venues—such as restaurants, boutique hotels, and event spaces. Reporting into the Finance Director and working alongside operations leads, you’ll help drive financial performance and operational excellence in a fast-paced setting
Main Responsibilities
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Deliver precise and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
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Prepare variance analysis and present key operational insights to venue and regional management
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Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts in partnership with operations and finance teams
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Monitor and analyse hospitality cost drivers—food, labour, utilities—to support profitability and cost control
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Coordinate VAT returns, prepare corporation tax schedules, and assist external auditors during year-end audits
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Identify and implement improvements in financial process and reporting automation to streamline operations
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Own KPIs dashboard production, cash flow monitoring, and perform ad-hoc financial modelling for business initiatives
Candidate Profile
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Part‑qualified or qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA/CA), ideally with management accounting training
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At least 2–4 years of relevant experience, especially in multi‑site hospitality, leisure, or events environments
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Advanced user of Excel, with experience using systems such as Xero, Sage, Opera, Oracle or similar
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Commercially astute with strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable collaborating with non-finance teams
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Organized, proactive, with attention to accuracy and ability to work to deadlines in a service-driven setting
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Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
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Hybrid working after probation (approx. 2–3 days in office/week)
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Staff benefits across venues—meals, discounts, wellness perks
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Ongoing professional development and support to complete your qualification
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Fun, collaborative team culture with real growth opportunities
