We’re looking for an accurate, organised and diligent Finance Assistant to provide transactional finance support across Wiston Estate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detail, takes pride in keeping records complete and accurate, and wants to build broad finance experience within a varied estate business.
Based in the heart of West Sussex, Wiston Estate is a rural estate which comprises a number of enterprises. It is one of the UK’s most awarded sparkling wine producers, comprising vineyards and winery teams. In 2021 Chalk Restaurant and shop opened, meaning the estate now employs a significant hospitality team. The estate also encompasses property management, farming and forestry teams. This role will sit in the finance team and link into the estate’s wider principles and purpose – to foster a rural meeting place where people, nature and enterprises coexist and flourish. The estate believes strongly in investing in people, maximising our resources, championing fresh thinking and extending a generous welcome to all who come to the estate.
What You’ll Be Doing
- As a key member of the Finance team, you’ll help maintain reliable financial records and support timely reporting across the Estate.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Reconciling bank and other accounts accurately at least twice a week and at month end.
- Assisting with the monthly collation and reconciliation of company credit cards.
- Supporting accurate and complete data entry across the Estate’s accounting systems.
- Processing ad hoc sales invoices, sales orders, fulfilments and invoices, including activity for the Winery, Cellar Door and Chalk restaurant.
- Supporting the setup of new customers and suppliers as required.
- Working with the Sustainable Procurement Administrator to log purchase orders, item receipts and supplier invoices accurately and promptly.
- Reviewing and reconciling supplier statements to help ensure all invoices are captured correctly.
- Providing wider support to the finance team and contributing to strong financial governance and compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is accurate, methodical and comfortable working with detailed financial information.
- Is organised and able to manage recurring tasks and deadlines reliably.
- Takes ownership of completing work carefully and on time.
- Works well as part of a team and is happy to support colleagues across a varied business.
- Is comfortable using accounting systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, or is keen to develop these skills.
- Has previous finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration experience, or a strong aptitude for transactional finance.
- Can easily commute to our rural location.
What We Offer
- A permanent role within the Estate’s Finance and Technology Resources team.
- A salary of £28,000.
- A varied role supporting different areas of a diverse Estate business.
- The opportunity to develop practical experience across banking, sales ledger, purchase ledger and finance systems.
- A supportive team environment with scope to build wider finance knowledge.
- If you’re organised, numerate and take pride in getting the detail right, we’d love to hear from you.
Other benefits include:
- 25% off product and service
- 4% contribution to company pension scheme
Financial Assistant in Wiston employer: Wiston Estate
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