Senior Finance Analyst

Accolade Wines; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global wine company is seeking a Financial Accounting Assistant to support the Financial Accounting Manager. This role involves preparing statutory accounts, month-end processes, and auditing, among other responsibilities. With a competitive rewards package and flexible working options, this position is perfect for newly qualified accountants looking to develop their careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual wine allowance

Flexible working (Up to 2 days working from home)

Paid Parental Leave

Modern office located in Bristol

Access to online learning library

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Good understanding of accounting preparation requirements.
• Good accounting technical knowledge.
• Quick learner and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of UK Group annual statutory accounts.
• Review Finance Analyst’s work.
• Assist with month end close and maintenance of general ledger.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Newly accounting qualified (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Abount Us

Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.

Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine.

Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.

Abount the role

You will be required to assist Financial Accounting Manager in the management and preparation of UK group reporting, statutory reporting, statutory and internal audit, UK treasury services, and providing a wide range of accounting services

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in the preparation of UK Group annual statutory accounts including UK elements of the consolidation and relevant disclosure notes, as well as individual company accounts for companies in the UK and Ireland
• Review of Finance Analyst’s work
• Assist in the management of audit time table and process, collating responses to audit queries to meet audit timeframes
• Assist in the preparation of cash flow reporting and budgeting/forecasting including short term and annual and providing commentary against budget/forecast and prior year
• Assist with month end close and maintenance of general ledger for UK entities, including forecasting, accounting and reporting and preparation and review of UK balance sheet recs and restatements
• Completion and review of elements of the month end process including journals, onetime and ensuring all intercompany balances reconcile in full
• Assisting with any ad hoc queries, analyses and projects as required
• Continuously improve and document procedures and controls for all aspects of the role
• Perform internal audit as assigned, making suggestions for improvement as appropriate
• Approving bank payments, assist with EU treasury management

Other requirements

• Occasional out of hours work may be required

What You'll Bring

• Newly accounting qualified (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Good understanding of accounting preparation requirements
• Good accounting technical knowledge
• Good attention to detail, dedicated to providing quality, error free work
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills and good excel skills
• Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and multitask
• Good self starter and quick learner
• Works well under pressure
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Right first time focus
• Ability to meet deadlines

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.

We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.

You will also have access to:

• Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Flexible working (Up to 2 days working from home)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Modern office located Bristol
• Go Beyond Day - make a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Private Health Insurance Discounts & Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Employee Assistance Program & Various exclusive employee discounts

Ready to redefine your future? APPLY TODAY!

At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.

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