Western Cape: Restaurant Accounts posted by Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd
Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00
| Employer | Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Accountant |
| Location | Western Cape / Western Cape |
Job Summary
1. Revenue Tracking
- Sales Recording: Track daily sales from food, drinks, and any other services (e.g., catering or takeout).
- Point of Sale (POS) System: Most restaurants use POS systems to track sales and manage inventory in real time. This system helps ensure that all revenue is accounted for accurately.
- Cash vs. Credit Sales: Maintain records of cash and credit transactions separately to ensure accurate financial reporting and avoid discrepancies.
2. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
- Food and Beverage Costs: Track the cost of ingredients and beverages. This includes purchasing, inventory management, and wastage.
- Menu Pricing: Adjust menu prices based on the cost of ingredients and competitor pricing to maintain profitability.
- Inventory Management: Regularly assess stock levels and purchase accordingly, preventing overstocking or understocking that could impact sales.
3. Payroll
- Employee Wages: Track hourly wages for kitchen staff, servers, and other employees. This includes managing tips, commissions, and overtime pay.
- Employee Benefits: Ensure that employee benefits (such as health insurance or retirement plans) are factored into payroll accounting.
- Tax Withholding: Accurately calculate and deduct taxes from employees’ wages and ensure tax compliance.
4. Operating Expenses
- Fixed Costs: Include rent, utilities, insurance, and licenses. These remain constant each month.
- Variable Costs: Include expenses like cleaning supplies, marketing, and repairs. These fluctuate depending on the season or operations.
- Miscellaneous Costs: Include any unexpected expenses like emergency repairs or one-time purchases for events.
5. Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)
- Revenue vs. Expenses: A P&L statement summarizes all revenue and expenses, showing whether the restaurant is operating at a profit or loss.
- Gross Profit Margin: The difference between sales and COGS. A healthy margin indicates that the restaurant is managing food costs well.
- Net Profit: After subtracting all operating expenses, taxes, and other costs, the net profit shows the actual profitability.
6. Cash Flow Management
- Incoming Funds: Monitor cash flow from sales, loans, or investments.
- Outgoing Funds: Ensure there’s enough cash flow to cover expenses, such as payroll, bills, and vendor payments.
- Cash Flow Projections: Create forecasts to predict future cash flow, which helps avoid liquidity issues and ensures that the business can handle expenses at all times.
7. Taxes and Compliance
- Sales Tax: Account for sales tax collected from customers and ensure timely remittance to the tax authorities.
- Income Tax: Calculate the restaurant’s tax liability, including federal, state, and local taxes.
- Filing Deadlines: Ensure that taxes are filed on time to avoid penalties or interest on overdue payments.
8. Financial Reporting
- Balance Sheet: Shows the restaurant’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. Helps track the overall financial health of the business.
- Cash Flow Statement: A summary of the inflow and outflow of cash, helping to determine liquidity and operational efficiency.
- Budgets and Forecasting: Regularly update budgets to stay on track with financial goals, taking into account seasonal trends and market conditions.
9. Audits and Internal Controls
- Regular Audits: Conduct internal and external audits to ensure that the accounting records are accurate and comply with regulations.
- Control Systems: Implement systems to prevent theft, fraud, or mistakes in financial reporting. For example, cash reconciliation, inventory checks, and staff oversight.
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