Accountant/Finance Manager in London

About Our Restaurant and Bar

Din Tai Fung is an award-winning Taiwanese brand with 170 locations worldwide, renowned for our iconic Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings—a dish so beloved, guests travel from all over the globe to experience it. We are passionate about crafting unforgettable dining experiences, ensuring every guest feels valued and delighted.

What are we looking for?

We’re on the lookout for a hands‑on, commercially minded Accountant / Finance Manager to join our growing hospitality group in the UK. This is a standalone role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys being closely involved in business operations, reporting, and strategy. You’ll be the key finance lead in the UK, working in partnership with our outsourced accounting firm, leadership team, and Group HQ in Singapore.

What We Offer

• Working hours: Full time for 40 hours per week
• Location: Central London (on‑site)
• Employee Benefits

• Dining gift voucher on your work anniversary
• Nutritious meals provided during your shifts
• Personalised development plans and clear career progression within a fast‑growing restaurant group
• Paid holidays: Start with 28 days per year, rising to 32 days with continued service
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Financial Advice, with free counselling sessions for you and your family
• Monthly treats, team activities, and employee referral bonus and other exciting employee perks and rewards for your hard work

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee & review work done by outsourced accounting firm.
• Review financial reports – P&L, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance, schedules etc, finalise with outsourced accounting firm, close the monthly accounts timely and release the reports to the stakeholders.
• Ensure timely preparation & submission of monthly financial & management reporting, Group reporting pack in accordance with Singapore requirements.
• Ensure timely preparation and circulation of meeting material.
• Analysis of variance, year‑on‑year and against budget.
• Liaise with outsource accounting firm on the accounts matters e.g. AP, AR.
• Ensure timely supplier payment to ensure smooth business operations, revenue collection and costing of inventory.
• Manage credit controls & monitor aged debtors.
• Prepare monthly Intercompany Reconciliation Report.
• Liaise with Singapore finance team on the finance matters/reporting.
• Budget & Forecast

• Develop and manage annual budget & forecast with various stakeholders.
• Ensure timely preparation & submission of annual budget and forecasts.

• Working capital cashflow – Monitor cashflow and working capital to ensure liquidity to support business stability.
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecast and ensure adequate cash balances.
• Liase with banks on matters relating to account opening, updates of bank signatories, bank facilities etc.
• Prepare overseas and intercompany payments.

• Monitor and control costs: Evaluate and manage food, beverage, labor, overhead costs and capex to ensure they align with budgets/ approved amounts and maximise profitability.
• Cost efficiency improvements: Identify opportunities for cost savings, negotiate with suppliers, and implement efficiencies across restaurant operations.
• Analysis of costing and monthly wastages by outlets and central kitchen.

• Liase with external auditors on the company audits matters and ensure timely submission of audited reports to Group.
• Review audit pack prepared by outsourced accounting firm to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist auditors on corporation tax related queries and other queries.
• Ensure external auditor recommendations are duly set up and implemented.

• Liase with tax agent to ensure tax compliance with tax regulations (VAT, PAYE).
• Review VAT reports and final confirmation for filing.
• Review income tax computations and justification of claims (capital allowances, deductibility of operational expenses and income) & VAT, Corporate Tax Filing, Withholding Tax Filing.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and financial policies.
• Ensure day‑to‑day and long‑term compliance with Group policies and procedures.
• Review and formulate procedures to strengthen controls and improve processes.

• Support growth initiatives: Provide financial input for strategic decisions like expansion, new site openings, and investment opportunities.
• Analyse and provide senior management with financial insights and support senior management with financial planning and strategy.

• Daily sales reporting to senior management.
• Weekly reporting/ update with key commentary to Financial Controller.
• Liase with corporate secretary and coordinate company secretarial matters.
• Involve in system implementation & process improvements.
• Assist on ad‑hoc projects, assignments and reporting.

Requirements

• ACCA or CIMA qualified, with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy
• Skilled at producing clear, insightful reports for senior leadership and supporting strategic decisions
• A collaborative and dependable team player who builds strong relationships across all levels
• Adaptable and hands‑on, comfortable working at both operational and board levels
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and discretion at all times

NOTE: The duties entailed in this job are set out in this job description; however, at times, you may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the business's needs.