At Alliance Wine, we strive to create a better world of wine. We also believe that whatever we achieve is only through the people we have.
If you love wine, if you are creative, if you like to challenge the status quo and want to join us on our mission, please get in touch.
If there are no listed "current opportunities" that are right for you, but you're interested in joining the Alliance Wine team, we’d still love to hear from you.
Current opportunities
Why join Alliance Wine?
With over 40 years of experience as one of the UK's leading independent importers and distributors, we've built a reputation for sourcing iconic, artisan, and innovative wines. Recently, we further enhanced our portfolio by acquiring H2Vin, a specialist fine wine business.
We have established a diverse and loyal customer base across multiple sales channels in the UK and internationally by offering expert advice, delivering outstanding service and delivering an exceptional selection of wines.
We are incredibly proud of our stellar reputation for building successful wine partnerships with our clients and producers.
Some of the benefits of working with Alliance Wine
- 24 days holiday (increasing over time) plus 9 bank holidays
- A range of long service awards
- Travel Insurance
- Generous staff discount
- Company pension contribution scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Personal development plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing help for employees to deal with personal and work-related problems that impact their mental and physical well-being
- Free on-site parking (Head office, Beith)
Finance Manager
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Location: Beith (Head office)
Contract: Full-time
About the role
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and support the business as it continues to evolve and grow. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to play a meaningful role and make a positive contribution across the organisation.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the day to day financial management of the business, ensuring accurate financial information, robust financial controls and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management information pack, including variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintenance and improvement of financial processes and internal controls
- Assistance with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting
- Preparation of year end audit files and liaison with external auditors
- VAT returns and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Supervise and support other members of the finance team
- Preparation of monthly payroll information
- Identify and implement systems and reporting enhancements
- Support the Head of Finance
About you
Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience in a Finance Manager or Management Accountant role
- Strong understanding of management accounting and financial controls
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills
Desirable:
- Experience in FMCG, wholesale, manufacturing or multi channel environments
- Exposure to ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics experience advantageous but not essential)
- Experience working in a multi entity or international environment
How to apply
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you feel you are well suited to this role to colin.johnston@alliancewine.com.
Closing date: 20th February.