Location Accountant

Searcys are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Location Accountant to join our team. As a Location Accountant, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of our catering and client services, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with financial regulations. If you have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for the catering industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

This role will be based in a B&I contract.

As a Location Accountant, you will benefit from the following:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys enhanced pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (depending on role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within the venue
• Birthday off
• Access to gym facilities on site in the venue

40 Hours a week

Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £38,000

Job Description

Managing all financial aspects of a contract

Operating in-unit bookkeeping systems: Processing/querying daily purchase invoices and credit notes, daily reconciliation of revenues & takings, balancing cash office, calculating stock transfers between accounts, calculating waste reports, closing weekly accounting period

• Weekly paperwork submission to central office
• Maintaining accrual-specific documents (free issue, beverages, agency, vending)
• Delivering monthly, quarterly, and yearly client reporting suite for Cost Plus contract
• Client stock reconciliation and reporting
• Client-specific analytical reports
• Monthly accruals and journals preparation and postings
• P&L revision and submission
• Monthly client invoice issuing with backup
• Quarterly client reporting
• Budgeting and balance sheet reconciliation for client and Searcys
• Weekly payroll management
• Management accounting experience would be preferred
• Proven ability to work with, and analyze big data sets
• Experience operating in a multi-site retail business within a food service/catering environment is essential
• A motivated, self-starter with an enquiring and pro-active approach to work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - must be comfortable interacting across all levels of the business in formal and informal environments

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847. Working with us offers the opportunity to be part of London's most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled colleagues, and being part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means being part of something special. We are an employer with a rich history and an established reputation, which will give you a strong sense of pride and belonging.

To learn more about Searcys' rich history, please visit our website at