Accountant (6 Months Contract)

SUMMARY:
We are partnering with a diversified group to appoint a hands-on Accountant within a high-volume restaurant environment. This is a maternity cover contract in a fast-paced, operationally intensive business that demands strong financial control and discipline.
You will ensure accurate reporting, accountability, and alignment with group finance standards. Working closely with on-site operations, you will drive cost control, stock accuracy, and cash management, with finance embedded in the day-to-day running of the business.

This role suits a resilient, detail-oriented individual who thrives under pressure and can bring structure and control to a demanding, high-energy environment.

POSITION INFO:

• Support monthly and year-end financial close processes
• Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis of food cost %, labour cost %, and profitability
• Oversee stock control, including counts, reconciliations, and variance investigation (wastage/shrinkage)
• Manage suppliers: invoice checks, reconciliations, payments, and cost negotiations
• Perform daily cash and bank reconciliations across POS and deposits
• Drive cost control initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and improving margins
• Maintain financial administration, including creditors, debtors, and statutory compliance
• Partner with operations, providing financial insight to support daily decisions
• Enforce strong internal controls across cash, stock, and operational processes
• Ensure system and reporting accuracy across POS, stock, and accounting platforms; identify process improvements

• Full Accounting function
• Food and beverage (non-negotiable)

• Finance-related degree