Accounts Assistant
Where: Joseph Holt Brewery, Manchester, M3 1JD
We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a permanent contract in a role designed to develop over time.
About the role
This is a varied, hands-on finance role supporting both core ledger processes and our Public House operations. Initially, you’ll assist the Purchase Ledger and key reconciliation duties, while gradually developing into broader and month-end and finance responsibilities.
You’ll work closely within the Finance team, gaining exposure to multiple areas of the business and building the skills needed to move into a more responsible role in the near future.
With the upcoming implementation of Microsoft Business Central, this is an exciting time to join us. You’ll help shape new processes, reduce manual tasks, and play a key part in modernising our finance function, while working towards taking on greater responsibility as part of planned succession within the team.
This would suit an individual already with an accounting qualification or someone keen to study an accounting apprenticeship or AAT, and we’ll support and fund your qualification.
Key responsibilities…
Core Accounts & Purchase Ledger
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain organised invoice filing and documentation
- Process sundry invoices
Public House Accounting
- Input and check Managed House takings and bankings (SAGE / Business Central)
- Reconcile Managed House bank accounts, including posting resulting journals
- Monitor, check and reallocate Managed House cash expenses
- Manage PDQ chargebacks
- Produce weekly and monthly takings and banking reports
- Notify relevant departments of discrepancies relating to cash or expenses
- Help coordinate administration of our online shop “Holts at Home”
- Maintain food voucher inventory records
General & Operational Support
- Assist with reception cover during lunchtimes
- Assist with ad hoc finance tasks as required
About you:
- Previous experience in an accounts role (essential)
- Confident with reconciliations and ledger work
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable working with finance systems (SAGE experience desirable)
- Organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines
- Excellent inter-personal, verbal and written communications skills and able to deal with colleagues at all levels of the business.
- Keen to develop professionally and study towards a qualification
What we offer:
- 28 days holiday a year + 5 bank holidays
- Company discount card; 20% off food, drink and accommodation
- 20% discount on Joseph Holt Beers from our online shop
- Company-wide celebrations and awards
- Incredible external discounts and rewards scheme
- Annual Summer and Christmas Bonus Scheme
- Company Contributory Pension Scheme
- Annual Pay Review
- Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7
- Ongoing training and development
- Study support for professional accounting qualifications
- Free onsite parking
- Long Service Awards: 10, 20, 30, and 40-year awards
Who we are:
Joseph Holt is an independent, six-generation family-owned company, with 128 pubs across the Northwest, ranging from traditional community pubs, food led destination pubs and some with onsite letting rooms. Since 1849 we have been brewing a wide range of award-winning beers in our Manchester brewery, which have won 7 Gold Medals at the International Brewing Awards at the last 7 International Brewing Awards in the last 14 years alone. Alongside this, we have an ever-expanding Free Trade and sell beer to multiple types of accounts across the country. We are a friendly, family run Brewer and Pub Company that are passionate about what we do and the people who work for us. For over 100 years, we have fundraised for the Christie Hospital and also support different charity appeals throughout the community.
To apply please send your CV to Lynsey Halley via email at [email protected]