Role Title: Senior Management AccountantReports to: Head of Group Financial Control & ReportingLocation: Support OfficeDirect Reports: 1THE BRAND:
Founded in 2007, Tortilla is Europe's leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, serving up authentic California-style burritos, tacos and salads. Brandon & Jen founded Tortilla after a 4-year search across London for proper Mexican food just like the taquerias back in their hometown in San Francisco – the self-proclaimed burrito capital of the world! Tortilla brings Californian street food magic to your neighbourhood, with fresh ingredients, friendly vibes, and good value for money. Every dish is made customisable and to order, offering thousands of flavour combinations.
Fast forward, Tortilla now operates across more than 100 restaurants globally, including delivery and franchise partnerships in the UK & UAE. The acquisition of Fresh Burritos in France in 2024 has laid the foundation for exciting European and international growth.
THE TEAM:
The Senior Management Accountant sits within the central Finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager, Group Financial Accountant, Head of Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders in Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial. The team is responsible for delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting and supporting decision‐making across a fast-growing, multi‐site international business.
THE ROLE:
This role leads key elements of the management accounting, reporting and analysis cycle for the Tortilla group. The Senior Management Accountant will take ownership of month‐end processes, provide high‐quality insight to support business performance, and play a critical role in improving processes, reporting and financial controls. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced management accountant to step into a broader, more commercially engaged role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead the month-end close process, producing accurate and timely P&L and Balance Sheet reporting with supporting variance analysis
* Own and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring robustness, compliance, and audit-readiness
* Prepare monthly financial analysis for stores and Support Office departments, including clear and insightful commentary vs budget and prior periods
* Own month-end reporting of stock, COGS, rebates, property costs, franchise, sales ledger, and intercompany reporting
* Oversee company credit card and personnel expense reimbursement processes
* Support the Group Financial Accountant with the annual audit process, taking the lead on all areas aligned to management accounts responsibility
* Drive improvements in financial processes, systems and controls
* Manage the Junior Management Accountant, and mentor junior members of the finance team and support their development
REQUIREMENTS:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
* Strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally with experience in multi‐site, retail or hospitality sectors
* Advanced Excel skills and confidence with financial systems
* Excellent analytical and problem‐solving abilities
* Strong understanding of management accounting principles and reporting cycles
* Proven experience delivering accurate month‐end processes to tight deadlines
* Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:
* Builds strong relationships across the business
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Innovative thinker who seeks better ways of doing things
* Pragmatic and systematic approach to problem-solving
* Commercially minded and curious about business drivers
* Positive, collaborative and solutions-focused
* Strong communicator with the ability to convey financial information clearly
* Takes initiative and ownership
* Team player with strong time‐management skills
* Approachable and supportive
* Brand ambassador
* Results orientated
BENEFITS:
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Birthday day off
* 100% discount at Tortilla & Chilango
* Pension contribution
* Perkbox membership (wellbeing support & discounts)