Finance Assistant

Wiper & True Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiper & True Ltd is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their growing team in Bristol. This role requires AAT qualification and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving finance function within a brewery dedicated to making Beautiful Beer. The position includes responsibilities such as payroll, ledger maintenance, and financial reporting in a supportive work environment that promotes trust and inclusivity.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Beer and merchandise allowance

Family and friends discounts

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• AAT Qualified with ideally manufacturing experience.
• Must have strong analytical and attention to detail skills.
• Experience using Xero and supporting apps preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly payroll and maintain bank reconciliations.
• Process supplier and customer invoices accurately and timely.
• Support month-end financial reporting.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

AAT Qualified

Tools

Xero

Dext

ApprovalMax

Job description

Wiper and True, began as anindependent, family-run business, Wiper and True, which now employs over fifty talented individuals, united by the pursuit of Beautiful Beer. Today, this mantra shapes every aspect of the way we do business. Our treatment of our team, suppliers and customers; our impact on the planet; your individual experience in our taprooms: every touchpoint is considered through the lens of Beautiful Beer.We are looking for new people to join our amazing team to ensure we continue on our journey making beautiful beer. This role offers the opportunity for someone to be involved across the business and make an impact at this exciting stage in the business’ growth.

The Role

As our Finance Assistant you will report to our Head of Finance and ensure that all our monthly bookkeeping and payroll processes run smoothly, accurately and in a timely manner.You will work closely with department managers and key stakeholders within the business.

This is an amazing opportunity to join our team as we enter this exciting new phase of growth supporting a growing finance function and the business as a whole.

Main Responsibilities;

• Run monthly payroll

• Maintain bank reconciliations

• Run purchase ledger; ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices with the supporting documentation for payment. Prepare payment runs. Respond to supplier queries promptly and professionally.

• Run sales ledger; ensure accurate and timely processing of customer invoices. Chase overdue debt to ensure timely payment.

• Run the monthly stock take. Review stock levels and support the Financial Controller with stock analysis.

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register

• Support the Financial Controller with month end financial reporting; preparing account reconciliations, accruals and prepayment analysis.

About You

• AAT Qualified

• Ideally with manufacturing experience

• Proactive ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work on your own initiative – someone willing to do what is required to get the job done and contribute value to the company.

• Embrace and enjoy change. Adapt and be flexible, managing changing priorities on a day to day basis.

• Excellent interpersonal skills across all staff levels, a genuine interest and desire to be involved with the entire team, the ability to persuade, influence and motivate colleagues.

• Experience of using Xero and ideally supporting apps such as Dext and ApprovalMax

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent attention to detail

Why come and work for us?

Wiper and True is a brewery dedicated to making Beautiful Beer and providing an extraordinary place to work and visit. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes trust, inclusivity, team-work and a continuous drive to improve and support each other.

Wiper and True is a registered Living Wage Employer and our benefits include cycle-to-work and tech schemes, beer and merchandise allowance, family and friends discounts on products and at our taproom, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Flexible working and job-shares will be considered.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

Location:Based out of our main office in our Brewery and Taproom, Unit 11-15 City Business Park, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0SP. Hybrid remote/office working is available.

Salary:£27,000 to £30,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week,Monday to Friday

How to apply

Please click on the apply here link and follow the instructions on our vacancies page, where you will be able to upload your CV and answer a couple of questions.

We are happy to make any reasonable accommodations to the application process to ensure any barriers are removed and the process is supportive. If you require any adjustments or support, please get in touch directly via the messaging options on the connect page, or via email to [e-mail].

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