Management Accountant

SALARY £45k + | up to 10% bonus 

WHY WORK FOR US

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a restaurant group that has been voted in the Top 100 Best Companies in the UK but, most importantly, is a happy place to work that put our people first. We focus on building meaningful careers for our teams whilst serving the very best of British produce alongside genuine hospitality from people who care. 

As a certified B-Corp, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be true to themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, which in turn elevates our philosophy even further - to ensure Everyone leaves happy, including you!!

YOUR ROLE:

This Management Accountant role is a critical addition to our growing team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. With the business gearing up for growth and an accelerated restaurant roll-out plan, you will provide the financial insight and control needed to navigate an evolving economic climate. Rising costs, wage pressures, and shifting consumer trends make it more important than ever to have robust financial management and strategic decision-making support. The role will ensure the business has clear, accurate financial data, strong cost control, and forward-looking insights, helping to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with our external accountants to review and analyse monthly management accounts, providing insightful commentary on performance to key stakeholders.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, collaborating with the operations team to ensure accuracy.

• Track key financial and operational metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Work closely with General Managers to monitor cost efficiencies, stock management, and margin performance.

• Collaborate with operations, people, property and marketing teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

• Act as the key liaison between the company and the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely submission of payroll data.

Skills & Attributes Needed:

• Part / Fully Qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).

• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment, quickly adapting to new challenges and finding solutions under pressure.

• Can easily build strong relationships across departments, effectively communicating financial insights to non-finance teams.

• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved in both high-level strategic work and day-to-day finance operations.

• Experience working with finance systems, EPOS, stock control, and reporting tools to extract and analyse key business data.

• Understanding of the financial complexities of a multi-site business, including site-by-site performance tracking

• Passionate about Food & Drink! 

Our offer to you:

At Blacklock, our teams welfare and happiness always comes first. we value the importance of work-life balance and here are some of the benefits and welfare that we offer to our team members:

• Blacklock Experience-for-two at one of our restaurants to celebrate passing your probation

• 50% off food in all of our restaurants (up to 4 people)

• 33 days’ holiday (inc Bank Holidays)

• Charity day – we’ll pay you while you help others (optional volunteering day each year)

• Cycle & Tech Schemes

• 'Extras' Discounts

• Cost price chops and wine

• 12 weeks paid maternity & adoption leave and 2 weeks paid paternity leave

• 2 days paid Paw-ternity leave to look after your first puppy

• 1,3,5 year anniversary gifts including a weekend away and fully paid sabbatical to celebrate your bigger milestones with us!

• Free mortgage advice

• Hardship Loan Scheme

• Face-to-face counselling support, legal advice and hardship grants through our Employee Assistance Programme

• Company sick pay

• Compassionate leave

• Learning & Development contribution

• Last but not least, we have awesome team parties including Blackstock, our annual company festival!