About the role
The Role..
The Accountant (based in our Milton Keynes hub) is responsible for upholding the financial rhythm of the region, ensuring every number, report and reconciliation is delivered with accuracy, pace and care.
This role is hands‑on, detail‑driven and central to how we maintain clarity and consistency across our European Houses.
They take ownership of core Record‑to‑Report activity, safeguarding compliance, supporting smooth daily operations, and making sure our financial picture is always clear, timely and aligned with Soho House standards.
Key Responsibilities..
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for Soho House sites to maintain accurate financial records.
- Coordinate and executing month-end and year-end close activities to meet reporting deadlines.
- Raise and process Intercompany transactions.
- Complete balance reconciliations & substantiations ready for Controller approval.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and promptly resolve discrepancies.
- Manage fixed asset accounting.
- Work closely with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Procurement) to ensure alignment of financial data and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and local GAAP, other relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
- Support the R2R Lead in preparing financial statements and management reports.
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement and optimize accounting systems and tools for improved efficiency.
- Invest in continuous professional development (CPD) to enhance skills, performance and career.
- Any additional duties as assigned by management.
Experience required..
- 5+ years of experience in financial reporting or accounting, with exposure to group-level reporting.
- Fully qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
- Proven ownership of month/quarter/year-end close, reconciliations, and management/statutory reporting.
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools (Preference for Oracle or SAP).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Prior experience in accounting or finance roles, with a focus on general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Benefits…
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.
- Soho Friends Membership
- 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
- Staff Room Rates
- Private Health and Dental Care
- Weekly Pay
- Life Assurance
- Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
- In Office Dog Policy on Fridays
- Season Ticket Loan
- Christmas Office Closure
- In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
- Free Counselling Sessions
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
- Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
- Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more
- Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to