Finance Manager

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 What we offer: Competitive salary & bonus scheme Enhanced pension contributions Private health cover 25 days annual leave + birthday day off Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay Generous staff discounts across our portfolio Income protection & life assurance Employee Assistance Programme We welcome applications from candidates who do not meet 100% of the requirements.