While each functional area has specific expertise, we’re all focused on one thing: Our customers.
MicroStar Logistics is built on the simple idea that sharing is better. We provide a comprehensive shared-keg solution designed to eliminate the inefficient and costly method in which kegs have traditionally been owned, tracked and retrieved by breweries. The company manages a pool of over 6 million shareable kegs and the corresponding logistical needs for brewery customers. By sharing kegs rather than owning, our customers reduce the distance empty kegs travel lowering our collective carbon footprint by over 10 million kg of CO2e. This cost-effective outsourced solution also enables our customers to preserve capital, improve quality, and focus on core competencies such as production and marketing. These benefits, combined with MicroStar’s CUSTOMER FIRST! philosophy, have allowed us to develop long-term, exclusive partnerships with many of the world’s best brewers including approximately half of the 50 largest breweries in the U.S.
The Plant Accountant plays a critical role in producing the financial numbers, reports and analyses which drive our business. This person will lead and manage the financial reporting of the newly commissioned plant in Milton Keynes as well as contribute to the wider financial control function within Kegstar. This person will also take on the management duties of the AR/AP accountant who is responsible for all sales and purchase invoices, payments and customer collections. In addition, this position plays a pivotal role in creating budgets, forecasts, driving system improvements and completing our compliance requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain accurate reconciliation of cost ledgers for the plant
* Ensure that the accounting treatment of the plant conforms to MicroStar’s internal accounting policy
* Lead the AR/AP accountant and ensure effective and timely reconciliation of the AR and AP subledgers
* Develop & maintain efficient / effective reconciliations of the main ledger accounts
* Cash management forecasting
* Month end reporting and mid-month forecasting
* Customer reporting on volumes and revenue
* Budget preparation and review with internal stakeholders
* Systems and pricing integrity ensuring customer information and pricing is accurately captured in our ERP system
* Assist in resolving audit queries with clear reconciliations
* Compliance reporting of VAT in Ireland and Netherlands
* Process improvement and driving increased automation in all financial processes
* Effective Communication – consider the best way to get the point across and communicate equally well to management, team and customers
* Teamwork – stay focused on the group effort, sensitive to others’ needs and participate openly and honestly
* High Personal Standards – lead by example
* Concern for Accuracy – double check and verify
* Take Initiative – be proactive rather than reactive
* Innovation – look for new and better ways of doing things
Qualifications
* University degree or equivalent
* 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in accountancy
* Experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel knowledge
* Experience with ERP systems and extracting data
* Experience with data analysis
* Experience with Power BI or Tableau a plus
Travel Requirement
* This role will be based at our Milton Keynes facility with travel required to our London office as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Yes
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
* This position is located in an office environment
Other Duties
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.
Salary Range: £60,000 - £70,000, plus bonus
Kegstar offers a competitive compensation package to include pension, bonus and private healthcare
Kegstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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