Our client is a family owned and long established business in the beverage industry. They have a head office in London and distilleries, warehousing, blending and bottling sites in multiple locations nationally. Turnover is approx. £70m
We are looking to replace the company's Chief Accountant who is due to retire in the summer. This role is office based, in the London Head Office. Reporting to the board of directors the successful candidate will have full responsibility for the finance function and manage a team of four in London plus support the finance functions at their distilleries and plants too.
Manage the finance teams in London and Scotland
Prepare monthly and quarterly Management Accounts
Assist with preparation of annual Statutory Accounts for the group
Report daily on bank accounts,
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
Prepare budgets for distilleries, warehousing, blending, bottling and logistics plant
Prepare Cash Flow forecasts
Maintain Nominal Ledgers
Payment of PAYE and Corporation Tax
Check monthly payroll, holidays, sickness and shift pay reconciliations
Report information to the ONS
Buy/sell currency (mainly US$ and €) as required
Prepare claims for Government grant
Professional Accountancy Qualification is required ( ACA,ACCA,CIMA)
Strong proficiency in SAGE software and Excel
Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail