Job Description
Join Beavertown Brewery as our next Accounting Manager
A Bit About Us
Beavertown began life in a tiny BBQ joint in Haggerston, North London. In 2020 we opened BEAVERWORLD, our Out of this World brewery & mothership in Ponders End. Alongside our Lockwood Brewery in Tottenham Hale and our micro-brewery at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium we have the capacity to brew a staggering 90 million pints a year.
Now, we’re happily brewing loads of great beer - for everyone to enjoy - anywhere in the universe...although tastes best when drank on Earth. So, if you’re after some tasty beer with a difference you’ve come to the right place.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Accounting Manager to join the finance team at Beavertown Brewery.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of a fast-growing business. You’ll lead a small team of accountants, own month-end reporting, and work closely with senior finance colleagues to provide accurate financial information that supports business decisions.
If you enjoy improving processes, developing people, and partnering with teams across a business, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
As Accounting Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, timely and insightful. You’ll work closely with the Head of Financial Control, FP&A team and wider business to support growth and strong financial performance.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Leading and developing a team of 3 accountants, supporting both personal development and team performance
* Managing the month-end close process and ensuring reporting deadlines are met
* Reviewing trial balances and financial results, identifying issues and providing challenge where needed
* Owning month-end reporting submissions and working with internal teams and group stakeholders to ensure accuracy
* Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and statutory accounts processes
* Reviewing VAT and Alcohol Duty submissions and supporting wider tax activities
* Supporting treasury activities, payment reviews and short-term cashflow forecasting
* Working with the FP&A team on annual planning and rolling forecasts
* Supporting technical accounting reviews and CAPEX reporting
* Providing meaningful financial analysis to stakeholders across the business
* Driving automation and finance systems improvements, including reporting through Power BI
* Supporting ad-hoc finance projects as the business continues to grow
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
You’ll ideally have:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
Around 0–2 years’ post-qualified experience
Strong attention to detail and a logical, problem-solving mindset
Experience leading or mentoring a team
The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong Excel skills (Power BI experience would be a bonus)
A collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders across the business
Why join us?
At Beavertown, you’ll be joining a passionate team in a growing business where finance plays a key role in shaping decisions and supporting future growth. This is a great opportunity to step into a broad, varied role with exposure across the business and the chance to make a real impact.
What’s In It For You
* Discounts on Beavertown beer and goodies
* Discretionary bonus
* 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays plus a day off to celebrate your birthday
* 2 days off every year for volunteering
* Private healthcare
* Company pension
* Life Assurance (x3) and Group Income Protection
* Team and company social events including monthly lunch