GROUP FINANCE ASSISTANT
LOCATION:
Nyetimber Wines & Spirits Group - London Office
REPORTS TO:
Group Finance Director
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
No direct reports
MAIN PURPOSE:
To support the day-to-day finance operations across the group, with responsibility for both purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accurate and timely processing and well-maintained financial records, while supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.
VALUES & MOTIVATORS:
PIONEER
Nyetimber Group is the pioneer of English Sparkling Wine and Spirits. To be a pioneer means ‘to not follow’ and this spirit is central to how we all think and operate when setting out plans and direction for the brand.
EXCEPTIONAL
Exceptional goes beyond wine making, it extends to every touch point of the brand. At every possible opportunity Nyetimber Group should differentiate itself with faultless and high-quality execution and service.
JOIE DE VIVRE
A feeling of joy, happiness, and sophisticated love of life that will give us an emotional connection to our customers around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Payable (Purchase Ledger)
Ownership of the purchase ledger across all group entities
Managing finance inboxes and supplier communications
Processing, coding and uploading invoices within NetSuite and Sage approval workflows
Maintaining the supplier database and approval structures
Ensuring purchase order processes are followed where applicable, including matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received
Supplier statement reconciliations
Preparing and processing weekly multi-currency payment runs across group entities
Managing direct debits and supplier proforma payments
Maintaining the high value payment approval process
Accounts Receivable (Sales Ledger)
Maintaining the sales ledger and ensuring accurate allocation of receipts
Ownership of aged debtor reporting
Proactive credit control and follow-up of outstanding balances
Liaising with internal teams and customers to resolve queries
Supporting reconciliation of sales platforms and payment providers
Month-End & Finance Support
Supporting bank reconciliations
Assisting with reconciliation of sales platforms and payment providers (e.g. Shopify and other channels)
Supporting expense processing and reimbursement cycles
Assisting with month-end close processes
Providing audit support and responding to information requests
Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks
Controls & Process Improvement
Ensuring consistent processes and controls across all entities
Maintaining accurate and well-organised financial records
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a finance assistant / accounts payable and receivable role
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident using Excel and accounting systems (NetSuite and/or Sage desirable)
Ability to work across multiple systems and entities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Studying towards AAT / CIMA / ACCA (desirable)
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Please submit a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, your motivation for applying, and a summary of your career journey to date.
Experience:
- Finance: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW1H 0AD
