Finance Manager at Freixenetcopestick — United Kingdom

About The Role

We’re hiring a Finance Manager to join the Jascots team! This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, supporting the Managing Director and wider business with accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and meaningful commercial insight.

What you’ll be doing

Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of Jascots
Manage the Accounts Payable mailbox and weekly supplier payment runs
Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate supplier accounts within Merlin
Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve any differences
Lead the month-end close process, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded
Produce monthly P&L statements and management reports
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
Produce balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any variances
Support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning activities
Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
Oversee and support Credit Control activities, including aged debt reporting and cash collection performance
Manage and resolve finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
Support the monthly payroll process, including payroll data entry, journal postings and reconciliations
Liaise with our payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Work with external tax advisers on corporation tax compliance and VAT-related matters
Coordinate the provision of financial information for external auditors
Provide financial information and insight to support business decision-making
Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting
Build strong working relationships across the business, including with the Sales, Supply Chain and wider Jascots teams
Support the Managing Director and wider business with financial analysis and commercial insight
Contribute to wider business projects and initiatives as required

What we’re looking for

Experience working within a finance team, ideally with experience across a broad range of finance activities
Strong understanding of core accounting processes including month-end, reconciliations, VAT and financial reporting
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and identify meaningful insights
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across different areas of the business
A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify issues and find solutions
Commercially minded, with an interest in understanding how finance supports wider business performance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing business environment
A finance qualification, or a willingness and desire to work towards one, would be an advantage
An interest in wine, drinks or the wider hospitality industry would be a bonus