Delighted to have been exclusively retained by Borders Distillery to recruit a Part Qualified Accountant within their finance team.
Client Details
The first legal whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders for almost 200 years, as they continue their impressive growth journey and have recently commercialised their first-ever single malt whisky. This position will work closely with the FC and COO and play a hands-on role in leading the finance function of this rapidly scaling business.
Description
Responsibilities Month End and Reporting
Prepare and post journals in NetSuite, including accruals, prepayments and other month end journals
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, VAT, duty and inventory control accounts
Support the month-end close to a fixed timetable and keep the financial records accurate Help produce the monthly management accounts and finance reports for the leadership team
Monitor and investigate variances and discrepancies, from budget variances to inventory and duty differences
Transactional Finance
Raise purchase orders and process purchase invoices from suppliers
Process weekly supplier payment runs and upload payments into the online banking system Check supplier statements and keep the purchase ledger clean, reconciling bank statements and payments on a timely basis
HMRC and Compliance
Prepare quarterly VAT returns under Making Tax Digital and reconcile VAT ledgers quarterly Help keep bonded warehouse records audit-ready, assisting with monthly alcohol duty returns
Support packaging compliance reporting where applicable
Year end and Wider Support
Prepare year-end schedules and supporting papers, supporting year-end reporting
Maintain the fixed asset register (casks, plant and equipment)
Produce reports, system downloads and data analysis for the finance team, working with large volumes of data across NetSuite, Square, WooCommerce and our bond and inventory records
Help improve finance processes, controls and reporting as the business grows
Guide and support the Finance & Logistics Administrator where needed
Be a go-to contact for finance queries from production, warehouse, sales and visitor centre colleagues
Profile
- Part Qualified or Qualified by Experience
- Experience in an accounting role with responsibility for accurate financial records.
- Practical knowledge of ledger management, reconciliations and transaction processing.
- Ability to prepare clear financial information and review data carefully.
- Confidence investigating variances and resolving accounting discrepancies.
- Experience contributing to month-end accounting work.
- A methodical approach to managing financial information and meeting deadlines.
- Manufacturing or stock experience would be advantageous.
- Netsuite experience would be a plus.
Job Offer
The role is based in Hawick, with candidates expected to be on site several times per week (minimum 3 days). Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
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Part Qualified / Qualified by Experience Accountant employer: Michael Page
ASDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Leeds. With a strong commitment to employee growth, ASDA provides numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in one of the UK's leading retail brands.
