San Carlo Restaurant Group
Assistant Management Accountant

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Our Story
The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and has seen it grow to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester, with a growing number overseas – including Kuwait, Bangkok, Dubai, Miami & Sardinia with additional restaurant openings planned as San Carlo continues to expand globally.
You might think we are famous for our authentic Italian food, our warm atmosphere or our distinctive style and service and of course we are, but it’s actually the people behind the ART of San Carlo, who work together to make each memorable experience happen. Nothing we deliver to our guests would be possible without our team of accomplished colleagues.
For over 30 years, we’ve upheld our reputation for Italian cuisine, hospitality and style. From the moment Carlo opened the doors in 1992, we’ve been dedicated to crafting experiences that celebrate the very best of Italian life, food and culture.
The Role
We are looking for an organised and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team. As an Assistant Management Accountant with San Carlo, you’re not just joining an award-winning company, you're becoming part of something special.
You will help us support and encourage our colleagues throughout their journey with us. With us, you will learn, grow, embrace the ART of San Carlo and put your own stamp on it.
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Colleague Benefits
- 50% Colleague Discount - For you and your friends and family, in any of our restaurants around the UK.
- Refer a Friend - Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per person
- Elevate Training Academy - Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training app.
- Volunteering Days - Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your community.
- Squadra App - Offering you discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwide.
- Legal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your family.
- Colleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards where all San Carlo colleagues are celebrated.
- San Carlo Awards - Our annual San Carlo Awards, dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our colleagues.
- Best in Class Pension - San Carlo is partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow.
The Role
Working closely with the Management Accountant and wider finance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their management accounting skills within a fast-paced, multi-site hospitality business.
Day-to-day, You'll Be Involved In
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Supporting the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Taking ownership of specific cost lines and cost centres, analysing performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies across the business.
- Preparing and reconciling the cashbook.
- Processing and reviewing invoices, expenses and intercompany transactions.
- Maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register.
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc analysis and reporting.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to improve the efficiency of the finance function.
- Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to provide financial support and insight.


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About You
We're looking for someone with experience in a management accounting or similar finance role who is looking to continue developing their career.
You'll Ideally Have
- Previous experience supporting the preparation of management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Be studying towards, or looking to continue studying, AAT, CIMA or ACCA.
- Good working knowledge of Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Salary: Extremely Competitive
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