Finance Manager
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BREWING SINCE 1993
Join one of the UK's most respected independent, family-owned breweries
Passionate about beer
A team with a shared passion for quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
WORKING AT ROOSTER'S
Rooster's Brewing Co. has been at the forefront of British craft beer for over 30 years. As one of the pioneers of modern hop-forward brewing in the UK, we've built an award-winning reputation while remaining proudly independent and family owned.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team and take ownership of our day-to-day finance function.
We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you feel you're underrepresented in the brewing industry, or don't meet
every requirement but believe you'd be a great fit for the role, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and know that great people come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers and understanding how a business really works.
You'll be responsible for keeping our accounting function accurate, organised and well controlled, working closely with our Finance Director and the wider management team.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in getting things right, is curious when something doesn't look quite right, and enjoys taking ownership rather than simply processing transactions.
You'll have plenty of opportunity to learn and develop as the business grows, with exposure to areas including management accounts, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and commercial decision-making.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for someone with strong practical acounting experience who is confident working with Xero and Excel.
detailed duties & responsibilities
- Own the day-to-day function
- Manage month-end accounting
- Maintain Xero and finance systems
- Monitor cash flow and helping maintain strong financial control
- Support budgeting and forecasting
- Provide financial analysis and insight
- Maintain strong financial controls and processes
- Work closely with the directors and management team, supporting year-end accounts, VAT, and other financial and statutory requirements
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive experiene using Xero is a pre-requisite skill for this role
- AAT, ACCA, or CIMA useful but not essential
- Experience within brewing, manufacturing, FMCG, or hospitality would be desired
SALARY
£30,000–£35,000 depending on experience
WHY JOIN ROOSTER'S?
Weekly beer allowance
Each Friday, our team has the option to sit down and share a beer together in the Taproom, but your beer allowance can be used any day of the week you choose.
29 days holiday
This includes bank holidays and also includes having your birthday off - this can be taken on the day or used at a later date.
25% off in the taproom
Over the bar, you're able to make the most of a generous staff discount.
Staff discount on webshop
Not only do you get a generous discount on webshop orders but you also can save with discounts on full cases (12x440ml cans)
Company pension scheme
The company operates a workplace pension scheme which you will be entitled to join after three months service.
Training and development
We're committed to continuous improvement, including supporting and furthering our teams development and training.