Accounts Assistant

Au Vodka; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirits company in Swansea is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. In this role, you will ensure financial reporting and assist with bank reconciliations while maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software. Join a dynamic team and help drive success in a fast-growing organization.

Benefits

Early Finish Fridays

Freshly Made Meals

State-of-The-Art Office

Company-wide bonus

Birthday off

Epic Launch Parties & Events

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role is desirable.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-growth business is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Monitor amounts due from customers and ensure terms are correct.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations on Xero system.
• Assist in preparing financial reports as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Proficiency in accounting software (Xero ideal)

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Swansea HQ

Reporting To: Alex Corbisiero

Compensation: GBP 25,379 - GBP 27,000 / year

Join Us in building a legacy brand!

Welcome to AU Vodka, where ambition and drive meets passion, and every idea has the power to transform the way we are disrupting and mixing up the drinks and spirits industry.

Are you ready for the challenge and to be part of something extraordinary? Here at AU Vodka, we're not just content with being the number one flavoured vodka brand in the UK, but we're spirit‑ed in building & crafting a revolution. We're on a mission to redefine Vodka and inspire a new generation, disrupt, and build a truly global brand. Apply now to understand what's going down in Swansea.

In our fast‑paced environment, creativity thrives, and challenges are seen as opportunities for growth. We believe in pushing boundaries, thinking outside the box, and challenging the norm. If you're someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, then you've come to the right place.

At AU Vodka, we're not just offering you a job; we're inviting you to create and inspire, with other visionaries, grafters, and doers. Together, we'll shape the future and leave a legacy that breaks barriers.

Are you ready to unleash your potential and be part of something bigger than yourself? Join us at AU Vodka, where every day there's any opportunity to #showyourmetal.

Why Join Our Team?

• Early Finish Fridays: Wrap up your week early and jumpstart your weekend because work‑life balance matters.
• Freshly Made Meals: Enjoy the perks of an in‑house chef crafting delicious, fresh breakfasts and lunches daily.
• State‑of‑The‑Art Office: Work in a modern, thoughtfully designed workspace with convenient onsite parking‑because your environment should inspire your best work.
• All Win Together, Lose Together Bonus: Celebrate our shared successes with a company‑wide bonus.
• Your Birthday, Your Day: Take your birthday off to relax, recharge, or celebrate however you want‑because you deserve it.
• Epic Launch Parties & Events: From product launches to unforgettable team celebrations, we love to mix hard work with fun!
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave: Welcoming a new family member is magical. Our enhanced leave ensures you have the support and time you need during this life‑changing moment.

When you join us, you're not just taking a job-you're stepping into a community that celebrates success, fosters growth, and values every individual. Come be part of something extraordinary.

Key Responsibilities

As our Accounts Assistant – AR, you'll be at the heart of our finance team, ensuring that our numbers stack up as impressively as our brand reputation. You will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis providing key insights to help drive our success. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and have a passion for precision, this is your shot.

Accounts Receivable

• Monitoring of amounts due from customers and ensuring terms are correct on system, with any credit limit issues are escalated promptly.
• Encouraging customers to pay amounts due on time, through communication and prompt chasing where needed.
• Escalation of late payments in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assisting with customer invoice quality control checks as required.
• Allocation of cash payments to account debtor balances on system.
• Reconciliation of debtor accounts on a monthly basis, escalating any issues.
• Dealing with customer payment, credit limit and other queries.

Aged debtor reporting

Bank Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank reconciliations on Xero system, ensuring all bank accounts reconciled in a timely and accurate manner.

Audit Support

• Assistance in provision of information and information to support annual external audit.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports as required.
• Support with ad hoc requests from Finance Director and CFO.

Financial Compliance

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax, and financial regulations as required.

General

• Provide administrative support to the Finance team as required.
• Assist in process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.
• Liaise with internal departments to support financial operations.
• Working to timelines provided by Finance Director for daily, weekly and monthly task completion.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software is an advantage (Xero ideal) along with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• AAT qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
• 1+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role is desirable.
• Previous experience in a fast‑paced, high‑growth business is an advantage.