Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our financial management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and supporting various accounting functions within our organisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment, with exposure to a range of financial software and management systems. The ideal applicant will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in recognised accounting software, and a commitment to excellence in financial stewardship.

About Us

We are a dynamic and growing group of companies operating across hospitality and catering, all headquartered in Cardiff Bay. We're looking to scale the team and seek greater control and efficiency in the use of Group funds. We are therefore looking for a

Treasury Accountant

to take full ownership of all cash and finance operations across the group.

Role Overview

Based in

Cardiff

, the

Treasury and Finance Operations Manager

will oversee the company's cash flow, banking relationships, financial operations and risk management. This role is critical to ensuring liquidity across the group, optimising returns on deposits, managing cashflow and pooling methods and maintaining robust controls over payment processes and treasury operations.

The role calls for a highly organised and credible financial leader to deliver confidence with senior leadership through improved cashflow management and visibility. They will be pro-active in identifying opportunities and managing risks to the business and form strong relationships at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury Management

Manage daily cash flow, including establishment and management of robust cashflow forecast and reporting for the Group. Monitoring daily liquidity across multiple business entities within the group. Oversee banking operations, including reconciliations, payments, and maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions. Support the development and implementation of treasury policies and procedures. Monitor and report on debt facilities, interest costs, and covenant compliance. Be the day-to-day key contact for all debt factoring facilities. Reviewing long-term structure for banking requirements including use of credit facilities. Provide accurate and timely treasury reporting to senior management including cash flow variance analysis. Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes and enhance efficiency. Administer banking platforms, mandates, user access, and bank account setup/maintenance.

Finance Operations

Manage Finance operations functions including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Oversee Order To Cash process from order to credit control, ensuring timely collection of debts and a consistently low DSO. Proactively seek working capital process improvements working with the finance operations team to maximise efficiencies as the Group grows. Oversee the Purchase To Pay process, design and implement a robust purchase ordering and authorisation process, ensuring purchasing controls are adhered to across the group. Ensure timely payment of all taxes and full compliance with all HMRC filing and payment deadlines across the group.

Other

Collaborate with the wider finance team to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Oversee Financial risk management, including maintenance of a financial risk register and controls matrix. Support with new acquisition integrations where required by Senior Management, particularly with regards to new debt factoring facilities. Stand in and support for the Management Accountant role.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of one year's post-qualified experience in treasury, finance, or accounting role. Strong understanding of cash management, debt factoring facilities, banking operations, and financial controls. Highly adept at excel modelling with proven experience of building and developing a range of cashflow forecasts. Excellent analytical skills with a robust attention to detail. Experience of team management and the ability to prioritise workloads of others and support personal development objectives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

Experience in the hospitality, catering, or leisure sector. Experience of working with Xero Experience preparing for and supporting audits.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience. An opportunity to shape and lead the treasury and finance operations function in a growing, acquisitive group. Office-based role in a vibrant Cardiff location, with potential for hybrid working. Supportive and entrepreneurial company culture. Career development opportunities as the finance team grows.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 42,500.00-47,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person