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.

The role is based in our modern office in Bristol. Overview: Support assistant financial accountants in challenging financial information and driving improved control’s structure and to assist in their own development.

About the role

• Lead in production/review of monthly management accounts and associated requirements for submission to internal stakeholders including monthly P&L review call with wider team
• Review of various month end P&L accounts to identify and correct errors in a timely manner
• Support key deliverables for submission to Group for monthly results, half year & quarterly forecasts in line with C&C requirements
• Lead Intercompany matching process, managing and resolving variances with C&C counterparties as needed
• Collaboration with cost centre owners, particularly in consideration to the management accounts pack
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed, resolving any issues in a timely manner
• Support the audit relationship with EY
• Supporting the wider finance team with technical accounting advice
• Drive continuous improvement in MCB financial processes to ensure compliance and control whilst maximising commercial benefit to the MCB business
• Oversight of the quarterly VAT submissions and annual PSA return
• Collate and review payroll data and complete monthly payroll KPIs
• Liaising with AP to understanding GRNI releases and ensure correct postings are made
• Support the Finance Manager and the wider finance leadership team in any other work throughout the year

About you

• 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.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Familiarity with an ERP system. JDE experience is desirable.
• Line management experience
• Strong excel skills
• Demonstrable financial and management accounting experience

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/