Welcome to Pilgrims, where pizza isn’t just food – it’s happiness. We create hospitality memories, moments of happiness between friends, family, and sometimes even strangers. We believe in delivering not only the best and traditional Neapolitan pizza but also unforgettable experiences. And that’s where you come in. As a Management Accountant, you’ll be part of the team at Pizza Base supporting the mission to make people happier, one pizza at a time.
ABOUT US
In 2012, founders Thom & James decided to quit their jobs and fly to Naples, pick up a three-wheel Piaggio Ape van and drive the 4,500km back to London, learning all they could about the true art of pizza making.
In 2023, they built an even more ridiculous pizza wagon – THE PIZZA VESPA - and took part in a 10-day trip, visiting the icons of the Napoli pizza scene, as well as suppliers and friends they have made since the original pilgrimage.
We’ve now got pizzerias in England, Wales, and Scotland. our very own pizza academy, and we’ve won a whole load of awards along the way too. As a BCORP we believe in doing the right things for the right reasons, and we’ve ambitious to better ourselves every day – for our team, our guests and the planet.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a part-qualified Management Accountant, focusing on managing the month-end process and ensuring financial accuracy. You’ll work alongside the Financial Controller, an experienced Data Analyst, and oversee one Financial Assistant to ensure our processes run smoothly.
Caught your eye? Then read on…
As a Management Accountant, you’ll be responsible for the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and financial reporting. You’ll manage the 4.4.5 accounting process (accrual-based) and oversee key reconciliations. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of our financial data and supporting strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Management Accounts: Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
- Month-End Processes: Manage the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
- Year-End Processes: Support the Financial Controller with year-end accounts, audit preparation, and statutory reporting.
- Team Support: Work closely with the Financial Assistant in transactional processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Reporting Accuracy: Produce detailed reports for the business that are accurate and reliable.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Budget Support: Provide input to the Financial Controller for budgeting and forecasting activities.
Who We’re Looking For
- Qualifications: ACCA/CIMA part-qualified (or equivalent).
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting and ideally 4.4.5 processes.
- Experience: Proven experience in preparing management accounts and month-end processes.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional organisational skills with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Problem Solver: Logical and methodical thinker with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Self motivator:Possesses a strong sense of ownership, actively identifying areas for analysis or improvement and taking action without needing direct supervision.
- Systems Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar).
It might be a match made in oven if you also had…
- Experience in multi-site or hospitality businesses.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
- Share our obsession of pizza.
PIZZA PERKS
- Take a Happiness Day fully paid every year, so you can do something that you love and makes you happy about outside of work.
- Have a free pizza when you’re working. There’s two Pilgrims just around the corner from Pizza Base.
- Bring up to 3 friends to any Pilgrims once a month – the pizzas are on the house.
- An extra day holiday each year you work with Pilgrims, up to five years.
- 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years with Pilgrims to say thanks for your hard work and dedication to Pilgrims.
- Yearly trips to Naples and visiting our suppliers.
… and there’s a whole lot more.
OUR VALUES
Whilst skills are important to be successful, it’s just as important to live and breathe our values every day.
- ‘Push Yourself’ because we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone will help us improve as a team.
- ‘Be Yourself’ means you can bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour is yours, not ours. We think tattoos are cool. And we love hearing about your interests outside of work.
- ‘Respect Others’ because everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong.
- ‘Enjoy Yourself’ because hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work.
Ready to make people happier one pizza at a time?Let’s dough it!
