We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

About the role

You'll support the Financial Accounting team in terms of journal postings, reconciliations, invoicing, overheads and operations process, control, reporting and variance analysis.

Key Duties

• Maintaining accurate balances sheets, particularly in relation to stock and duty, including calculation of stock provisions.
• Ensure all duty submissions are completed accurately and on time, in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly results and quarterly forecasts to Group, in line with C&C reporting requirements.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed, resolving any issues in a timely manner.
• Support the audit relationship with EY and be a main point of contact for the relevant balance sheet areas.
• Collaborate with other teams to provide guidance and solutions on technical accounting matters.
• Work closely with the Master Data team to resolve issues related to standard costing and ensure data accuracy.
• Understand system generated postings and flagging issues where necessary, working with colleagues in other departments to resolve problems.
• Drive improvements in financial processes to enhance compliance, control, and commercial value across the MCB business.
• Participate in business improvement initiatives, including system testing and documentation of process changes.
• Provide support to the Finance Manager and wider finance leadership team on various tasks throughout the year.
• Oversee the completion and submission of Office for National Statistics surveys.

About you

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Hands-on experience managing and accounting for stock, including valuation, provisions, and reconciliation.
• Previous line management experience, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members effectively.
• Naturally inquisitive, driven, and keen to improve reporting and processes.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems. JDE experience is desirable.
• Financial accounting and reporting: Experienced – Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks and regulatory environment, and related developments.
• Business partner: Evolving – uses financial knowledge and knowledge of business to contribute to the decision-making process.
• Business analysis: Evolving - has good knowledge of analysis techniques and is able to use them correctly.

About Us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. 

From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. 

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/