Our client is a well respected and rapidly expanding business operating on the Sport, Leisure, Retail and Hospitality Sector.

As a result of continued expansion and internal promotion, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Senior Finance Controller / Assistant Finance Business Partner to join the business on a Full Time, Permanent basis.

This position is offered on a Hybrid working basis however candidates will need to be onsite at least a few days each week from the clients premises at Stamford Bridge.A interest in football may help but is no means essential.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a progressive finance profesional with interest studying towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA if not already doing so.This position could be suited to candidates already working at Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner or those currently working as a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant with sound exposure to Purchase / Sales / General Ledgers wishing to move into such a position.

My client see's this position as a development role with on the job training being officered coupled with Study Support if not already qualified

Overview

Delivering timely and accurate financial reporting and management accounting through the completion of daily tasks including takings reconciliation for the sales and purchase ledger function. Underpinned by an organised and proactive attitude with a focus on relevant company and finance policiesReporting to Finance Business Partner and working closely / business partner with culinary, operations team as well as the wider finance team and senior management.

Management Accounts

• Completion of all reconciliation to month end deadlines
• Ensure minimal outstanding queries and analysis of discrepancies
• Support Finance Business Partner with ad hoc analysis and reporting

Costs and Purchases

• Reconciliation of all purchases using Internal systems & SAP bi-weekly
• Highlighting and investigating variances
• Reviewing all outstanding action on systems
• Ensuring all purchases are correctly approved and coded
• Maximising purchasing compliance
• Supplier statements

Sales & Revenue

• Reconciliation of daily taking for all operational units, investigating and highlighting variances
• Monthly, matchday and ad hoc billings
• Ensuring correct client codes and/or purchase order numbers are used
• On account charges, approval and cross-charging
• Maximising purchasing compliance

Person Specification

• At least 4 years experience in a finance role either Management Accountant / Finance Business Partnering or those operating as Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant wishing to step up.
• Ideally studying for a CIMA/ACCA with a desire to grow and develop
• Accuracy and the ability to hit time pressured deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to management relationships with key stakeholders
• Good level of IT Literacy and Analytical abilities to help improve reporting and analysis.
• Confidently able to manage a wide range of activities across a fast-moving business, in a calm and structured manner
• Well organised, process driven with the ability to problem solve

A basic salary of £38,000 + Benifits, Bonus, Study Support and Hybrid working can be offered.