Senior Accounting Analyst

Title: Senior Accounting Analyst Location: Dunstable (Hybrid Working) 3 days a week in the office At Whitbread, we're more than just the UK's largest hotel business. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our team and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their technical accounting expertise while partnering with stakeholders across the business and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. What you'll be doing As a Senior Accounting Analyst, you'll be responsible for managing complex areas of the accounting and reporting process, ensuring robust financial control and high-quality financial information.

• Driving month-end activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting of key P&L areas.
• Preparing and reviewing complex month-end journals.
• Providing detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary to stakeholders.
• Supporting month-end reviews with a strong understanding of operational performance.
• Ensuring compliance with Whitbread's Financial Control Framework.
• Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and resolving reconciling items.
• Supporting internal and external audit requirements. Why you'll love it here Bonus: 15% Healthcare: for yourself Branded discounts: Up to 60% off Hotel stays at Premier inn or Hub What you'll need
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience of key financial processes, including:
• Month-end reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Year-end activities
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Financial controls
• Strong Excel and systems skills.
• Experience building relationships and influencing stakeholders at different levels of the business. Why Whitbread? We're committed to helping our people grow and succeed. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative Finance team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career, broaden your commercial understanding and contribute to key business initiatives.