San Carlo Restaurant Group
Trainee 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 Trainee Management Accountant to join our Finance team. As a Trainee Management Accountant with San Carlo, you’re not just joining an award-winning company, you're becoming part of something special.
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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.
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 Accounts team, you'll help ensure accurate, timely financial information across the business whilst developing your management accounting skills.
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Day-to-day, You'll Be Involved In
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments
- Supporting month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting the review of specific cost lines and cost centres, analysing these areas and investigating variances
- Cashbook reconciliation
- Assisting with intercompany reconciliations
- Maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register
- Supporting weekly and monthly reporting
- Supporting the wider Finance team with ad hoc analysis and reporting
- Helping to identify and implement process improvements
- Taking on greater ownership of cost lines and cost centres as you develop within the role
About You
- Some experience in a finance or accounts role would be beneficial, but isn't essential
- Currently studying, or keen to start studying, towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA
- Good working knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and lookups
- Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with numbers
- A proactive, organised approach and willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and able to work well with colleagues across the business
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Keen to develop a career within management accounting
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