Assistant Management Accountant
About us
Loungers is a substantial and growing operator in the UK hospitality sector, operating over 280+ sites in England and Wales across three distinct but complementary brands, Lounges, Cosy Club, and Brightside. Founded in 2002 by three friends who wanted to create a neighbourhood caf-bar that they would want to go to, the Group is now the only growing all-day operator of scale in the UK and has consistently outperformed the wider UK hospitality sector over the past three years.Despite being the fastest growing caf/restaurant group in the Country, Loungers has retained its entrepreneurial spirit and quirky 'Loungey' local community atmosphere.
The role in a nutshell
The role will involve working in a team of 5 to help accurately maintain the accounting ledgers of the company, produce the period end management accounts and work with stakeholders in the business to understand and control costs.
Getting into the detail
As an Assistant Management Accountant, your main responsibilities will include:
Assist with calculating and posting journals for site costsWork with stakeholders to understand cost levels and potential savings
Investigate variances and high value spends
Assist with the preparation of cost and GP reporting to help stakeholders understand cost performance and drivers versus budget and prior year
Work with stakeholders to set budgets
Work with Management Accounts team to close month end and assist with balance sheet reconciliations
What you'll bring
Good working knowledge of accounting practice and double entry bookkeepingGood numeracy and literacy Skills
Good communication skills
An aptitude for general IT, but specifically Excel
An efficient, methodical and accurate approach to work
Experience with Access Dimensions preferred but not essential
Ability to take on multiple tasks and queries
Strong analytical skills with ability to communicate clearly to stakeholders
Positive, proactive and logical approach to work - happy to challenge the status quo
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain reconciliations to ensure accuracy
Willingness to take on challenges in a fast-moving environment
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders across the business
What's in it for you?
Study support for professional qualificationsFun office in the centre of Bristol
A culture that appreciates ideas and celebrates individuality
Founder-led business - we might have 280+ sites, but we still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit through everything we do
50% off food at all Lounges, Cosy Clubs and Brightsides
Up to 10% bonus
Pension contribution
24/7 mental health support
Amazing events including LoungeFest - our annual company festival - Christmas parties and more
We want to work with nice people so if you want to work hard, have fun and be part of the Loungers ride, we'd love to have you.