Group Reporting Accountant

 

We’re Pret: proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee, and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing. We’re growing fast on our mission to be the employer of choice in hospitality, everywhere we operate – so this an exciting time to hop on board.

We Believe in Growing Good Things

Growth is at the heart of everything we do. From the freshly hand-made food we create every day, to supporting our teams, we help our people grow in confidence, skills and to pursue their unique paths. Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find what they need to shine. And the proof is in the pudding – over 80% of our Managers started on the shop floor! So did 20% of our Support Centre teams, including our CEO, Pano.   

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for passionate team players to bring joy to our customers every day. As a Group Reporting Accountant you’ll sit within the Group Finance team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting within our organisation. You will support with the month-end reporting process, facilitating the preparation of the monthly P&L flash files, supporting the markets with in-depth balance sheet reviews, and supporting the team with the statutory audit process. This position requires strong attention to detail, strong analytical and technical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our organisation through accurate and insightful reporting. If you are a motivated and analytical professional with a passion for finance and accounting, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic finance team.

We are committed to your career development, offering ongoing learning and development opportunities and progression pathways.

Key responsibilities

• Compile and prepare the monthly P&L pack by engaging with markets during flash calls, analysing performance drivers, consolidating market commentary, and delivering clear explanations of key variances at Market and Group level.
• Prepare and deliver the Group P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and bank covenant reporting components of the monthly Board pack.
• Becoming fluent in the Group’s reporting tools (NetSuite, Wdesk, Business Objects, Power BI, Solution7).
• Play a key role in the year-end close process and statutory audit, including preparation and submission of financial information, coordination with auditors, and ensuring timely resolution of queries.
• Update consolidation and reporting templates as required.
• Work with consolidation and reporting system and support continuous monitoring of performance. Help to make improvements of the system, including functional maintenance.
• Prepare reporting timetables and distribution to markets.
• Support the Group’s closing process and serve as point of contact for Global Shared Service Centre and Market Finance teams and support them with accounting issues.
• Execute consolidation of accounts, make corporate adjustments, eliminate and analyse intercompany transactions.
• Take responsibility for reviewing the Balance Sheet pack, investigating significant variances, and ensuring integrity of regional and consolidated financial statements.
• Preparation and compilation of diverse financial reports on a routine basis: ensuring compliance with the accounting guidelines and procedures (especially IFRS).

Experience and Skills required

• Professionally qualified (ACA or equivalent).
• An understanding of, and experience of finance transaction processes; accounting controls; general ledger related entries under IFRS.
• Thorough understanding of how GL / Closing processes fit into overall process and service delivery.
• Proven experience of statutory and management accounting or financial reporting role.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong aptitude with IT systems, preferably PowerBI and NetSuite.
• Resilient – able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong excel skills – quick and efficient at creating reports and analysing data.
• Able to analyse information and present it in a format that is easily understood by the audience.
• Able to solve complex problems and extract information from available data to gain a detailed understanding of the root cause analysis and investigations.
• Strategic thinking, and ability to affect change and continuous improvement.

About you

• Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day.
• Bring your passion: share our passion for food and exceptional customer service.
• Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.

We offer

• Competitive Salary range and 10% bonus potential
• Gold Card: We love making people’s day through our food and drinks. That goes for our teams too. That’s why everyone gets a Gold Card. When you’re in the office, your food and drinks are on us. And when you’re not, you can use your Gold Card to get up to 5 Barista-made drinks a day, and 50% off everything else (food, snacks, bottled drinks – the lot).

A few more perks

• You’ll get 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you’re with us.
• Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost 
• 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret, rises to 5% after 5 years
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary 
• Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service 
• Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts
• Season ticket loans 
• Healthcare cash plan  
• Financial wellbeing provisions 
• Free mortgage services 
• Sabbatical after 3 years 
• Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation

We also offer

• Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you’re good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development and mentoring.
• Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong.
• Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you’ll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!
• Community and purpose - We’re proud to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, from tackling homelessness to reducing food waste and creating positive change for people and communities.

Our values

• Happy Teams Happy Customers
• Amazing Standards Every day
• Never Standing Still
• Doing The Right Thing

The interview journey

Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. First, you’ll have a relaxed 30-minute conversation with our recruitment team so we can get to know you and your experience. Next, you’ll be invited to a one-hour, in-person interview with the hiring manager at our Head Office in London Victoria.

Depending on the role and function, there may be additional stages. These could include time spent in one of our shops, completing a task, or meeting a senior leader.

Before you apply

This role is based at Pret’s Support Centre in London Victoria, where we work in a hybrid way - typically three days a week in the office.

 

We’d love to get to know you, not a robot, so please do not rely on AI to complete your application.

 

Deadline to apply for this role: 05.10.2026 at Midnight