Accountant - International Restaurant Franchise

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Operations: Oversee the day-to-day finance activities, ensuring accounting records are accurate, complete, and maintained in line with company policies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts and assist with the preparation of financial statements and other management reports.
• Cash Flow Monitoring: Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance, highlighting any issues to management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Internal Controls: Assist in maintaining effective financial controls and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and contribute to greater efficiency within the department.
• Systems Support: Assist with the effective use of financial systems and support system improvements where required.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors and assist in the preparation of information required during annual audits.
• Tax & Statutory Returns: Prepare VAT returns and support the completion of other statutory and regulatory filings.
• Financial Analysis: Prepare financial analysis and reports to support operational and management decision-making.
• Business Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across different departments to provide financial support and improve reporting.
• Reporting: Assist in developing financial reports and performance indicators to support business objectives.
• Team Support: Provide guidance and day-to-day support to junior finance team members where required.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• Education: Fully qualified ACCA warranted Accountant.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in an Accountant position, preferably within the FMCG or a catering commercial environment.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English is essential. Knowledge of Maltese would be considered an asset.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to colleagues across the business.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong team player with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• Technical Skills: Good knowledge of financial reporting, accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and management accounting principles.
• Organisation: Well organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-Motivated: Proactive, reliable, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Problem-Solving: Good analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
• Working Hours: Standard full-time working hours within a supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Other Benefits: Opportunity to work with modern financial systems while contributing to process improvements and business growth.
• Career Development: Ongoing professional development and excellent opportunities to progress within an expanding organisation.