Management Accountant – Full Time – Hybrid working available

Balfour Winery, Staplehurst, Kent

About Us:

Balfour Winery is one of England’s leading wine producers and creates award winning

wines, beers and ciders in Staplehurst, Kent. The beautiful 400-acre Estate is home to our vineyards, apple orchards and state-of-the-art winery and visitor centre.

In addition to the winery and Estate, Balfour Hospitality is an exciting part of the company. A unique independently owned pub company, Balfour Hospitality currently have a portfolio of fantastic food and drink led sites across London, the South East and the Cotswolds.

The position is permanent and will provide an opportunity for the right candidate to progress within a fast-growing entrepreneurial company. We also have excellent company benefits including a generous staff discount and company events.

The Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Management Accountant to provide support to

the accounts department.

The position can be hybrid working with some days based at Balfour Winery in Staplehurst, Kent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monthly Management Accounts:

• Preparation of the monthly Management Accounts

• Producing monthly report packs for all stakeholders

• Reviewing with the Financial Controller draft profit and loss account • Explaining variances and key ratios

• Balance Sheet review each month

Month end accounting adjustments and trial balance reconciliation:

• Stock, accruals, prepayments, payroll controls and fixed assets accounting • Monthly accommodation costs including rent, rates and other associated costs

Weekly KPI / Sales Reporting to be completed each week showing:

• Revenue comparisons, revenue against Budget, salary costs against Budget and percentage, food gross margin, hotel occupancy key ratios

Intercompany recharges and loans management

Bank Facilities and Joint Venture

• Administration with changes to the organisation’s banking arrangements • Regular liaison with Joint Venture’s Financial Reporting Accountant

VAT and Statutory Returns

• Quarterly VAT returns

• Annual, quarterly and monthly Office of National Statistics Forms

Supporting the Financial Controller and Stakeholders as and when required including bespoke projects

About you:

Revenue

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive

attitude

• Constantly look for a better and more efficient way to complete your tasks

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion • System/Software skills preferred: Sage 200 (or Sage 50); Intermediate/Advanced Excel,

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

• Part-qualified, CCAB is an advantage

Salary dependent on experience

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to sarah@balfourwinery.com