Whitbread
The Financial Accounting and Control (A&C) team is a critical element of the overall Financial Control team, providing accurate accounts, processing journal transactions, reconciling balance sheet acc…
Role: Accounting Analyst
Function: Finance
Location: Dunstable- Hybrid
Employment Type: Part time, 3 days a week
The Financial Accounting and Control (A&C) team is a critical element of the overall Financial Control team, providing accurate accounts, processing journal transactions, reconciling balance sheet accounts, delivering financial reporting and acting as a business partner to key areas of the organisation.
What You Will Be Doing
Production and control of Period close P&L pack in line with close timetable.
A well-controlled and managed close process including managing the Consolidated Task List and Action Log
Tracking of Intercompany and Adjusting Items balances
Robust Balance Sheet review process with clear commentary and driving the BS review meeting agenda
Weekly accurate cashflow forecasting across the group
Engagement with Treasury, with timely explanations for any variances and a continuous improvement culture
Engagement with key finance partners to build understanding of cash impact of standard business processes
Ensure internal controls are maintained in line with FCF
Comply with all internal/external audit requirements
Provide regulatory information on a timely basis
Manage the Whitbread BS reconciliation process to ensure compliance with policy
Drive the annual review process to ensure all process notes are updated at least once a year
Support the wider team to ensure any new processes are documented u
Support the process to ensure WINcard targets and KPIs are approved by ExCo for the start of the new Financial Year
Coordinate the monthly reporting of WINcard results for all levels of the organisation
Manage the WINcard challenge process to provide final bonus resulting the standard template
Review A&C processes to bring alignment between UK and Germany
Why We’d Love You To Apply
University degree
Studying towards CIMA/ACCA/equivalent accounting qualification
1-2yrs experience in a FTSE 100 or equivalent organisation
Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
Attention to detail, structured/organised approach
Excellent communication skills with both finance and non-finance people
Pro-active; problem solving and analytical skills to identify root cause issues
We’re 1,200 hotels and restaurants in the UK, Germany and the UAE, but we’re more than that. We’re the 35,000 people supporting our brands every day. The ones sourcing the nation’s favourite breakfast, plating up family favourites, and the great night’s sleep guaranteed people. We’re also always preparing for new openings, looking ahead and revamping our online presence. We do it for our guests, and it’s the details that keep them returning time and time again. We could be at the end of their road, their trusty choice for business trips, or we could be the place they associate with big celebrations up and down the country. We’re a constant in a changing world, and we’d love you to join us. Bring your energy, ideas and sense of fun, we’re waiting and so are our brands.
In Return, We Will Offer You
A market competitive base salary
Up to 10% annual bonus
A collaborative work culture that focuses on enabling your success and continuing your personal development
A genuine flexible working policy
Individual BUPA healthcare
Optional contributory pension matched up to 10%
Free parking across our Head Office campus
Subsidised restaurant
Up to 25% discount off our brands
Perks at work
Whitbread is an inclusive employer. We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQ+ community (those who identify as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, trans sexual, non binary or use another term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. We are open to part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this.
Job Ref
752863-1629
Advertised
24 Feb 2022
To apply for this job please visit www.whitbreadcareers.com.