Returning User Login

Senior Accountant (External Reporting)

Contract type: Permanent

Category: Finance

Location: Dunstable

*

Role: Senior Accountant External Reporting

Function: Finance

Location: Dunstable - we have a fantastic hybrid working environment, you’ll need to be in the office at least 2 days per week but the rest of your week can be flexible to what works best for you and your role.

Employment Type: Permanent

The Senior Accountant - External Reporting is a member of the team which ensures the accurate and efficient accounting, consolidation and external reporting for Whitbread PLC and subsidiary undertakings.

Inside the role:

  • Identification, communication and managing the resolution of accounting issues including drafting of technical papers
  • Liaison with and challenge to external auditors
  • Drafting of audit committee papers
  • Management of the production and control of all versions of accounts and development of reporting in line with best practice/FRC guidance
  • Provision of ad hoc accounting advice, e.g. acquisitions, disposals, provisions, impairment
  • Liaison with tax, legal and audit
  • Creation of accounting papers that consider technical and practical accounting from UK GAAP and IFRS perspective
  • Chair Technical Accounting Forum
  • Accounting for adjusting items including analysis against major projects
  • Accounting for provisions for onerous contracts including decisions on how to deal with specific long-term contracts
  • Accounting for pensions, share based payments, financial instruments and earnings per share

We're open to you:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA)
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good technical accounting skills
  • Report writing
  • Senior stakeholder engagement
  • Audit or production of listed entity financial statements (FTSE 100/250 or Big 4/mid tier professional services firm)

We’re 1,200 hotels and restaurants in the UK, Germany and the UAE, but we’re more than that. We’re the 35,000 people supporting our brands every day. The ones sourcing the nation’s favourite breakfast, plating up family favourites, and the great night’s sleep guaranteed people. We’re also always preparing for new openings, looking ahead and revamping our online presence. We do it for our guests, and it’s the details that keep them returning time and time again. We could be at the end of their road, their trusty choice for business trips, or we could be the place they associate with big celebrations up and down the country. We’re a constant in a changing world, and we’d love you to join us. Bring your energy, ideas and sense of fun, we’re waiting and so are our brands. #

In return, we will offer you:    

  • An annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary  
  • An optional contributory pension matched up to 10% 
  • BUPA healthcare 
  • Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and a regular 25% discount in our Restaurant brands  
  • Access to Whitbread’s Save As You Earn scheme, with a fantastic 20% discount on Whitbread shares 
  • Recognition for service anniversaries, starting from 1 year 
  • Access to a range of discounts from everyday brands 
  • Charity donations through our Give and Match and Raise and Match schemes 
  • A collaborative work culture that focuses on enabling your success and continuing your personal development 
  • Hybrid working and a genuine flexible working policy 

 

#LI1-MS

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcome your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQ+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQ+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. We are open to part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this.

Job ref: 787881-1629
Advertised: 17 Feb 2023

You might also be interested in

Property Accounting Manager

Location: Dunstable
Categories: Support Centre: Finance
.

Finance Manager, International

Location: Dunstable
Categories: Support Centre: Finance
Finance Manager, International

Procurement & Supply Chain Finance Manager

Location: Dunstable
Categories: Support Centre: Finance
.

Finance Manager, Accounting & Controls

Location: Dunstable
Categories: Support Centre: Finance
.

Finance Manager, Acquisitions

Location: Dunstable
Categories: Support Centre: Finance
.

We're shaking up the steak world and offering you a fresh + exciting approach to dining out.

Find out more

Our first brand and still one of the UK's best loved restaurants.

Find out more

Our aim is - 'To serve the nation's favourite pub food, at great value prices, in a family friendly environment.'

Find out more

Cookhouse & Pub, a great place to get together.

Find out more

hub by Premier Inn is a smart new concept in urban hotels.

Find out more

Is it our beds, our food, our great value or our people that people love so much?

Find out more

Table Table is the perfect place to get together with family and friends.

Find out more

We serve up delicious dishes full of seasonal flavour and a variety of drinks including local cask ales.

Find out more

We get to serve an amazing 25 million customers each month in the UK.

About Us
A new kind of hotel for Premier Inn

A new kind of hotel for Premier Inn

The first ZIP will be opening in Cardiff March 2019, with more coming soon. Keep your eyes peeled for a ZIP near you.