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Commercial Finance Analystup to £60k depending on experienceRETAIL OR HOSPITALITY BACKGROUNDHybrid WorkingLondon
I have exclusively partnered with a growing Hospitality Business in London who are looking for a highly motivated Commercial Finance Analyst to support their Business Controllers across various offices. This is a hands-on role with exposure to a broad range of finance activities, including month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You'll play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data while helping drive efficiencies across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Support:Assist Business Controllers in the month-end process, including journal postings, account reconciliations, and preparation of management accounts. Support budget reviews, forecasts, and annual audits.
Payroll & Staff Costs:Collaborate with the People Team to process and review payroll data. Ensure control systems are maintained across all transactions, particularly sales, cost of sales, and staffing.
Accounts Reconciliation & Cash Management:Manage weekly postings and reconciliation of received payments. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all daily/monthly transactions are recorded and reported accurately.
Sales & VAT Reporting:Calculate and post sales, including VAT breakdowns and Tronc (tips). Maintain the trial balance, including schedules for prepayments, accruals, accounts payable, and receivable.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with the Events team to ensure timely invoicing for events and stays, and complete regular deposit reconciliations.
Travel & Team Engagement:Be willing to travel between the offices to promote collaboration, ensure continuity, and maintain strong information flows.
Ad Hoc Projects & Analysis:Support Business Controllers with project-based analysis and one-off financial investigations as required.
About You:Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).At least 5 years previous experience as a Commercial Finance Analyst Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.Skilled in using accounting systems and software with strong Excel capability.Confident working independently and within a team.Effective communicator and trusted business partner.Organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities.Willing to contribute to sustainability improvements in the workplace.
