About The Restaurant Group
We're The Restaurant Group (TRG for short) and we're one of the UK's biggest hospitality businesses. We're a significant player in the UK casual dining market, operating nearly 300 restaurants and pubs including wagamama, Barburrito, and Brunning & Price. Our diverse portfolio of brands provides something for everyone, and we are proud to be TRG.
The Opportunity
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is seeking a Management Accountant to join our highly successful and respected team. This role offers the opportunity to become a specialist in a key area of the P&L, while also gaining valuable experience in business partnering a division.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a section of the Income Statement across the Group, ensuring accurate recording, understanding, and communication.
* Deliver and communicate key financial information to the business in a timely and accurate manner.
* Take ownership of one key division (e.g., Wagamama / Pubs / Concessions) and become a specialist, reviewing postings through to balance sheet reconciliation.
* Partner with the division to provide customer service levels of support and analysis, aiding decision-making.
* Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to guide business decisions.
* Calculate and post monthly journals to accurately report the performance of the business.
* Reconcile the balance sheet to control and safeguard assets.
* Provide ad-hoc financial support for operations and other head office functions.
* Participate in ad-hoc financial analysis projects.
* Work closely with the budget holder for your assigned P&L area to assist with budgets, monthly queries, and ad hoc work.
* Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process for the group to identify potential P&L risks.
Foster strong relationships with the wider business to ensure alignment between Finance and operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a "can-do" attitude.
* Creative thinker who enjoys a challenge.
* Strong team player who is fun to work with.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
* Recently qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
* Strong Excel skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult and collaborate effectively.
* Experience improving processes or challenging the status quo.
* A desire to continuously learn and improve.
* Inquisitive mind with a questioning approach.
* Ability to adapt and work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong work ethic, high integrity, and the ability to work under pressure.
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