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  • Group Finance Shared Services Manager
    Group Finance Shared Services Manager
    hace 4 días
    Jornada completa
    London

    GROUP FINANCE SHARED SERVICES MANAGER – LONDON HQ This role will be based within our finance function and will lead the day-to-day operations of our shared services of accounts payable and accounts receivable across the group. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Group Finance Shared Services Manager will be responsible for overseeing all transactional finance activities, ensuring compliance with business KPIs and providing the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. The role will work closely with others to drive efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement across processes, while maintaining strong governance and adherence to local regulatory requirements. This role is based at our London Bridge office 5 days per week. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams (4 direct reports and c. 15 indirect reports) to deliver UK and European transactional processes, ensuring compliance with KPIs, local legislation and best practice. For Accounts Payable ensures accurate, timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong controls, effective vendor relationships, and compliance with financial policies. For Accounts Receivable ensures accurate and timely billing of guests and partners, efficient collection of payments, proactive credit control, and clear reconciliation of revenue across all properties and channels. Oversee an appropriate control environment ensuring business processes are clearly defined and documented. Ensure the successful operation of key systems including ERP, PMS, POS and expense platform to support shared services processes. Enable the continuous improvement of the teams processes to deliver significant transactional process efficiency and automation. Deliver adhoc and month end tasks such as approvals, reconciliations, journal signoffs and oversight of period-end close. This includes oversight of bad debt provisions and recurring accruals. Provide guidance and coaching to the team to enable business success. Lead the team through change. Provide Shared Service representation and insight for business wide projects and lead the execution of new business and regulatory requirements, e.g. European e-invoicing or integrating new software with Locke’s Finance system (Netsuite). Be the point of contact and escalation for key internal and external stakeholders. THE FIRE YOU CARRY Experience of leading day-to-day transactional finance procedures and management. Be curious to solve problems and stop them recurring Be data led in problem solving Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability. Autonomous and adaptable, ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and an organised logical approach is essential. Ability to build strong relationships with other functions in the business to enable the successful delivery of business processes. YOUR PROVEN TRACK Strong financial understanding. Preferred qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) MS Office literate, with advanced excel skills. Good examples of problem-solving including working with systems to deliver improvements. Excellent written and verbal communication. Proven success managing external stakeholder relationships. WHAT WE LOOK FOR We’re here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you’re comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you’ll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can’t. There’s no single template for success here - just the right approach and willingness to grow.

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  • Senior Accountant | UK
    Senior Accountant | UK
    hace 6 días
    Jornada completa
    London

    About Blank Street At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Start Something Extraordinary... We're looking for a Senior Accountant who is excited to help scale Blank Street's accounting function with rigor, structure, and strong ownership. If you thrive in detail-heavy, execution-focused environments and take pride in keeping financial records accurate, timely, and compliant, this role is for you. You'll own core accounting workflows including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting, while strengthening processes that support a fast-moving, growing business. You'll also partner closely with Finance, Operations, People, and external parties as a go-to resource for accounting execution, audit support, supplier queries, and process improvement. This in-person role is based in our London office and reports to the UK Finance Director. What You'll Own Manage UK statutory and group reporting (UK GAAP & IFRS) and intercompany accounting across international entities • Prepare timely, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, • Research, calculate, and document areas of significant judgement and estimates, including emerging or complex accounting treatments, • Own intercompany journals and reconciliations between entities Collaborate on period-end close and balance sheet integrity • Perform period-end close of the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals, • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules Support day-to-day accounting operations and vendor payments • Provide operational support, including reviewing invoices and resolving vendor issues, • Oversee timely and accurate vendor and expense payment processing in line with contractual terms and internal policies and procedures Build and improve accounting policies, controls, and processes • Develop and maintain documentation for key accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls, • Proactively evaluate and implement improvements to processes and procedures Partner on tax and audit deliverables • Liaise with internal and external partners to support timely preparation of quarterly and annual tax filings (for example sales, use, property, corporate, payroll) across multiple jurisdictions, • Support annual audit and quarterly review processes with external auditors Deliver ad-hoc analysis and research • Perform ad-hoc research and analysis using information from various systems Who We're Looking For • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field., • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a mix of public accounting and retail or hospitality environment in UK/Europe., • Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred., • Strong understanding of both UK GAAP & IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting., • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system., • Experience with Coupa or similar billing and invoicing accounting software., • Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables at a minimum)., • Ability to identify and solve problems and clearly communicate solutions., • Ability to work independently own deliverable timelines and communicate workstream issues., • Approaches work with a team mindset and understands the importance of cross-functional communication Benefits & Perks • Equity package, • Private health and dental insurance, • 25 days of annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional paid day a year 'to start something extraordinary' ✨ and pursue a passion, • A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical, • Access to 1Rebel off-peak classes at the sites near our office, for free!, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️✨, • Great culture with regular team events

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