Financial Controller

Do you love wine, British brands and the pursuit of excellence?

Would you relish the opportunity to be part of a pioneering, fast growing business?

Join one of the most prestigious English sparkling wine houses

Internationally renowned wine producer, loved for its luxury quality and cheeky British spirit

Visionary, leading brand with a ground-breaking, unique approach

A dynamic part of the global wine industry’s most exciting new category, English sparkling wine

Play an essential role in Digby’s Team

Ambitious growth is at the centre of everything we do at Digby Fine English. We are seeking a new member of our team to continue building the success of Digby by helping to further develop the Finance underpinnings of our entrepreneurial company. The role offers a unique opportunity to bring your own personal touch to the growth of the Digby company.

Responsibilities

As Digby Financial Controller, you will be involved in:

• Financial operations management and oversight
  • Bookkeeping, data analysis and related data quality management
  • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including credit control and supplier payments
  • Monthly review of Payroll ensuring all payments are set up and processed correctly, working with our accounting firm
  • Prepare quarterly VAT returns ensuring HMRC filing requirements are adhered to
  • Manage the financial aspects of end-to-end inventory management and product costing, supporting a business based on making and selling an aged, luxury product
  • Lead the relationship with our accounting firm including special projects
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, working with our accounting firm
  • Oversee annual reconciliation of the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss for the statutory accounts, working with our accounting firm
• Management reporting and analysis
  • Aid in creation of the annual budget and forecasting
  • Provide assistance to and answer queries from management and the Board on financial aspects of the business
  • Post monthly accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments
  • Prepare Monthly Management Accounts and Quarterly reporting including Balance Sheet reconciliations, revenue and cost analysis
  • Prepare monthly cashflow reports
  • Help the company to ensure it is maximising the value from its processes, systems and procurement
• Other
  • Assist with Company Secretarial matters as required, e.g. taking Board Minutes, entering filings, managing compliance
  • Assist with corporate matters as required, e.g. HR administration working with our professional HR contractor, facilities management assistance, etc.

Working Hours Permanent, full-time role

~4-5 days per week preferred (minimum 25 hours per week).

Note: Digby would consider part-time applicants for this role in certain circumstances.

Working with us Being a part of our small, entrepreneurial team means being part of a creative and collaborative environment on the one hand, and an independent and inventive one on the other. We love to think hard and experiment freely and there is a lot of room for growth.

Join us Do you want to join the English Wine Movement? Can you be a courageous voice helping Digby to champion value in all we do? Join us and grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you

Requirements

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA
• 2+ years in a similar role
• Experience with stock accounting highly preferred
• Willing to adopt a hands-on role and undertake transactional work as necessary
• Experience in drinks industry helpful but not required
• Knowledge of Xero or similar cloud accounting system preferred as well as knowledge of e-commerce accounting/reconciling

Benefits

Salary Dependent on experience, stock options programme available