Prestigious Brand in Champagne Industry – Laurent-Perrier UK

Founded in 1812, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is one of the most distinguished family-owned Champagne Houses.

Passion, creative boldness, free spirit and elegance through simplicity are the founding values of the House.

At Laurent-Perrier, passion guides the hand. An unrivalled creator of style and emotions since 1812, Laurent-Perrier suits every occasion and offers a unique experience for all senses through its innovative and comprehensive range of champagnes.

Laurent-Perrier shares an epicurean vision with champagne lovers all over the world and has no higher ambition than to demonstrate an elegant Art de Vivre à la française, charged with emotion.

LAURENT-PERRIER (UK) LTD – JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE                    Management Accountant       

REPORTS TO               Laurent-Perrier UK’s Finance Manager

LOCATION                   Marlow, Buckinghamshire (currently operating a hybrid working model – 3 office days and 2 work from home days per week)

REMUNERATION        Circa £45,000 per annum subject to experience, 10% on target bonus, Employer pension contribution 15% of salary, private health insurance, life assurance, champagne allowance

JOB PURPOSE:      

Working as part of the team to process and analyse financial information to enhance business performance.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts in accordance with the accounting time-table ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled each month
• Prepare all supporting information for half year and annual audit. 
• Preparation of group reporting
• Review invoice posting and make sure no duplication of purchase invoices/expenses claim
• Review staff expenses and make sure all expense claims are based on company policy/HMRC and ensuring spending is kept in line with the budget
• Payment Processing and post transactions to journals  ledgers and other records
• Accounts payable management and reconciliations, Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Price Supports/Retro Processing and reconciliations
• Line management of Credit Controller
• Given the small size of our teams, providing cover for colleagues when absent
• Assisting finance manager and support ad hoc reports and general analyses as requested by the Finance Manager
• Deliver on HMRC reporting such as VAT reports, Corporation Tax return, P11D. 
• Analysing company cost/benefit on an ongoing basis, Improve efficiencies and reduce company costs. Preparing comparative information for management and suggesting ways to decrease expenditure.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Update all forms based on HMRC Guidelines and company policy
• Involvement in project works relating to process improvements and system implementation
• Any other task that is reasonably requested by the business. 

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organising and prioritising and ability to meet deadlines
• Intermediate Excel Skills including sorting/filtering, Vlookups, Pivot tables
• Information management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and experience of managing people
• Self-Starter and quick learner
• Recommending process improvements
• Familiarity with handling confidential information

Qualifications:

• Qualified (CIMA or ACCA) Accountant 
• Comfortable in analysing and reconciling large volumes of data
• Experience in the creation of reports for management at all levels.

Only those eligible with rights to work in the country of job location need apply

Application’s to be made through; Rupinder Dhillon via submission above or email CV to [email protected]

Antal International Network is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Antal International Network is an Equal Opportunities Employer.