As Financial Accountant, you will provide key support to the Financial Controller (FC) in maintaining the group’s financial control environment, statutory compliance, and reporting processes. The role offers broad exposure across financial accounting, including stock and fixed asset accounting, month-end reporting, audit support, and budgeting activities. It is an excellent opportunity for an ACCA/CIMA studier (or equivalent) looking to develop practical experience within a fast-paced and growing business environment.
Key responsibilities
* Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation and consolidation of group accountsin accordance withUK GAAP, ensuring accuracy andtimelyreporting
* Reconcile balance sheet accounts and key ledgers
* Support the accounting, tracking, and reporting of fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
* Assistwith stock accounting and inventory reconciliations, ensuringaccuratevaluation and reporting
* Complete statutory compliance activities and support the preparation of VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory filings
* Help coordinate the statutory audit and liaise with external auditors
* Work with the FC to review and improve internal controls across the group
* Helpmonitordaily and weekly cashflow (multi-currency), ensuring accuracy and flagging any variances
* Support with the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles providing variance analysis and insights
* Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by the Financial Controller to support strategic projects, investmentappraisalsand operational performance
* Maintain clear documentation of financial processes, controls, and treasury procedures
About you
* Actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)
* Experience in finance, accounting, or audit environments is preferred
* Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP
* Strong Excel and IT skills (Experience with Microsoft NAV desired but not essential)
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Effective communicator able to work with both financial and non-financial colleagues
* Proactive, eager to learn, and able to prioritise multiple tasks
* Ability to take direction and support the FC in a variety of projects
What you can expect
* 25 days holiday excluding public holidays increasing after 2 years’ service and the option to buy additional days
* Personal bonus of up to 5% of salary, based on performance against key objectives
* Company bonus of up to 15% of salary
* Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of contributions
* 18 weeks enhanced maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave.
* Cycle to work& electric car scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Birthday day off
* Travel insurance
* Retail, wellbeing, technology, and travel discounts
Liberty Wines is an award-winning company and accredited silver by Investors in People which offers excellent opportunities for training and development alongside a great working environment (and an even better coffee machine).
We encourage all our employees to further their wine knowledge through our in-house Liberty Wines Academy and WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) courses alongside building skills and experience over the course of their professional development.
Liberty Wines celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.
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