Senior Management Accountant

Craft Gin Club; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks company in central London is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves ensuring accurate performance reporting and supporting financial planning. Candidates should have strong numerical skills, eCommerce or retail experience, and be qualified accountants. This position offers a hybrid working model, generous benefits, and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising with length of service

Flexible working hours

Generous staff discount

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience in eCommerce or retail is essential.
• Proficiency in VAT reporting and understanding VAT principles.
• Comfortable with autonomy and able to engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize teams for month-end processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and manage VAT submissions.
• Build reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Exceptional numerical skills

Strong business acumen

Ability to digest complex operational transactions

Organizational skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Craft Gin Gin is giving people a reason to say cheers!! We’ve been redefining the way people discover and enjoy new drinks from the convenience of their home. From our successful Dragon’s Den pitch we have evolved to create; the World's largest Gin Club, one of Europe’s largest Rum Clubs, and we have become the go-to destination for many other exciting drinks. But there’s so much more to come!! We’re looking to grow into new markets, expand into new liquids, and to expand further into new distribution channels.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant with eCommerce or retail experience, exceptional numerical skills, and strong business acumen. This role is crucial within our finance team, focusing on accurate performance reporting and contributing to financial planning, analysis, and overall business processes.

Responsibilities

• Month End
  • Leading and organising the various teams for information and data to complete the month end process. This will include talking to a variety of stakeholders, from operations to marketing to get the right information.
  • Balance sheet stewardship and strong reconciliation skills to close month end efficiently and in time.
  • VAT reporting and quarterly submissions - understanding of the VAT principles is key to success.
  • Stock Management - valuations, raw material understanding and production WIP knowledge.
  • Aged debtors and creditor stewardship, including ensuring correct payment schedules are adhered to.
  • Building reports and dashboards to best suit the internal stakeholders for decision making. Business Partnering to team leads after month end to evaluate and present performance.
• Analytics
  • Forecasting after month end completion
  • Cash, profit and loss modelling
  • Trend analysis
  • KPI reporting
• Skills and attributes
  • You will be happy with autonomy
  • Able to digest complex operational transactions and translate to internal stakeholders
  • Organised and like order
  • Want to roll up your sleeves and get involved
  • Enjoy working in fast paced environments and happy to take on virtual conversations across the globe (Team is split between South Africa and UK).
  • A qualified accountant.
• Location & Benefits
  • Central London location with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the office a week)
  • 25 days holiday rising with length of service
  • Flexible working hours
  • Dynamic working environment
  • Regular social events
  • Generous staff discount