Experience more with St Austell Brewery as a Junior Financial Accountant!

For over 175 years, St Austell Brewery has been crafting quality beers, running award-winning pubs and serving communities across the South West. Today, we're a leading brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale business, united by a shared purpose: brewing great experiences for generations to come. Through our commitment to sustainability and forming strong partnerships, we're helping to protect the people, places and communities that make our region special.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to learn, develop and build rewarding careers.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to ensuring the Company meets its statutory and reporting requirements while maintaining effective financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of period-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of month-end journals and associated accounting processes.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining a thorough understanding of balances and proactively investigating any variances identified.
• Resolve reconciliation issues independently where appropriate, escalating as required.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and analyse key movement schedules, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the year-end audit process and act as a key contact for auditors, providing timely and accurate information.
• Prepare audit schedules, samples, and supporting documentation to facilitate an efficient audit process.
• Produce accurate financial information to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
• Support the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting and tax returns.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting practices.
• Ensure statutory and reporting requirements are met and that financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies.

About You

• MAAT (AAT Level 4) qualified as a minimum requirement. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA candidates, as well as individuals actively studying towards a professional qualification. We are committed to supporting development and, for the right candidate, further study support may be available following successful performance in the role.
• Driven to enhance processes and controls, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Effective relationship builder with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive and confident in investigating issues, identifying solutions, and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Able to prioritise multiple activities and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and financial systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working to deadlines within a dynamic and evolving organisation.

 What we offer in return:

• Company bonus scheme
• 30% discount on food & drink within our managed pubs
• 30% off in our Visitors Centre shop including brands like Yeti, St. Eval, Atlantic blankets
• 50% discount on accommodation within the managed estate
• Fantastic training & career development opportunities
• Pension Scheme - 4% Employee and Employer or increase to 5%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Westfield Health cash plan – Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc.
• Westfield Rewards – Shopping rewards
• Have a voice in shaping our workplace through employee-led forums and working groups, influencing policies, and initiatives
•  Access to Thrive, our learning platform packed with training, resources and development opportunities,
• Clear career pathways designed to help you grow

Experience more with St Austell Brewery as a Junior Financial Accountant!

For over 175 years, St Austell Brewery has been crafting quality beers, running award-winning pubs and serving communities across the South West. Today, we're a leading brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale business, united by a shared purpose: brewing great experiences for generations to come. Through our commitment to sustainability and forming strong partnerships, we're helping to protect the people, places and communities that make our region special.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to learn, develop and build rewarding careers.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to ensuring the Company meets its statutory and reporting requirements while maintaining effective financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of period-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of month-end journals and associated accounting processes.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining a thorough understanding of balances and proactively investigating any variances identified.
• Resolve reconciliation issues independently where appropriate, escalating as required.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and analyse key movement schedules, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the year-end audit process and act as a key contact for auditors, providing timely and accurate information.
• Prepare audit schedules, samples, and supporting documentation to facilitate an efficient audit process.
• Produce accurate financial information to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
• Support the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting and tax returns.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting practices.
• Ensure statutory and reporting requirements are met and that financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies.

About You

• MAAT (AAT Level 4) qualified as a minimum requirement. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA candidates, as well as individuals actively studying towards a professional qualification. We are committed to supporting development and, for the right candidate, further study support may be available following successful performance in the role.
• Driven to enhance processes and controls, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Effective relationship builder with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive and confident in investigating issues, identifying solutions, and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Able to prioritise multiple activities and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and financial systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working to deadlines within a dynamic and evolving organisation.

 What we offer in return:

• Company bonus scheme
• 30% discount on food & drink within our managed pubs
• 30% off in our Visitors Centre shop including brands like Yeti, St. Eval, Atlantic blankets
• 50% discount on accommodation within the managed estate
• Fantastic training & career development opportunities
• Pension Scheme - 4% Employee and Employer or increase to 5%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Westfield Health cash plan – Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc.
• Westfield Rewards – Shopping rewards
• Have a voice in shaping our workplace through employee-led forums and working groups, influencing policies, and initiatives
•  Access to Thrive, our learning platform packed with training, resources and development opportunities,
• Clear career pathways designed to help you grow