Interested in joining a young, dynamic business? Launched in 2023, DropWorks Rum is now looking to recruit a part-time Finance Support (at 2 days per week).
DropWorks Rum was launched in 2023 to disrupt the global rum market through the introduction of a quality British-distilled rum brand that challenges many of the traditional rum orthodoxies. Crafted in our own distillery, the largest rum distillery in Europe, located in the beautiful surroundings of Welbeck, we have launched in the UK to positive acclaim and have started to build distribution targeting prestige and premium on-trade accounts. The brand is now present in more than 500 premium venues across key cities, and we have a strong pipeline in both the on-trade and premium grocery. We have also recently launched our first aged variant, Barrel Drop; a gold award winner at the Spirits Business Rum Awards this month.
In 18-months we have achieved a lot and expanded aggressively, and having recently hired a CEO, we are now looking for part-time finance support for our growing business.
Job Title: Part-Time Finance Support
Location: Remote (with access to DropWorks Distillery, Notts)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Working Hours: Part-time – 2 days per week (across the week)
Role Purpose:
To support and develop the financial operations of our growing rum business. The ideal candidate will be able to tie all the various strands of our business together, provide a clear view of our financial performance and collate this clearly for senior management. This role will include financial reporting, management accounts, invoicing and payment of suppliers, payroll and expenses processing, cashflow management, VAT returns and liaising with our accountants with regards end of year reporting. This role is ideal for a professional looking for a flexible position within a dynamic young business.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Management Reporting: Assist in defining, creating and preparing regular management (and Board) reports to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
2. Performance Tracking: Build the processes and collate and analyse the data from all of our revenue streams; including DropWorks brand sales, contract manufacturing orders, distillery tours and cask sales to provide a clear picture of business performance.
3. Finance Management: Manage our financial position through Xero accounting software.
4. Invoicing & Payment Management: Process and track customer invoices and suppliers payments, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
5. Payroll & Expenses Management: Lead the payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payments, deductions, and compliance with relevant regulations.
6. HMRC & Compliance: Prepare quarterly VAT returns and HMRC duty calculations and payments ensuring timely submission and compliance with HMRC requirements.
7. Cashflow Management: Build upon the current processes to create a simple view of our cashflow position, making it easy for the team to input the required data.
8. Annual Accounts: Support our accountants with the preparation of year-end accounts.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Proven track record in finance support/book-keeping, preferably within a small/start up business and/or SME (any drinks industry experience is a bonus).
* Experience in designing, creating and populating management/performance reports.
* Good analytical skills – ability to analyse data and provide insight/recommendations.
* Strong proficiency in Xero accounting software and management of cashflow position.
* Good knowledge and understanding of value chain management.
* Experience in payroll and expenses processing, invoicing/payments and VAT returns.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Knowledge of UK financial regulations and tax compliance.
Qualifications:
AAT qualification or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
Competitive salary and flexible working hours (2 days across the week).
An exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking for a part-time position in a dynamic business. If you have the right skills/experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
* Beverage Manufacturing
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