Accounts Assistant / Accountant (QBE) / Accounting Manager

Volpe \& Castello is a bonded storage specialist, bottling partner, and distributor of Scotch whisky storage specialist serving private clients, independent bottlers and distilleries both in the UK and internationally. We strive to provide an industry\-leading customer experience, empowering our clients with transparency and control. We are seeking a highly capable Accounts Assistant / qualified\-by\-experience Accountant / Accounting Manager to support the internal finance function. This role will work closely with the CFO and be responsible for the day\-to\-day financial operations of the business, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and the smooth running of accounts payable, accounts receivable and bookkeeping processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands\-on finance professional who enjoys working in a small company environment and taking ownership of core finance processes. **Typical Day:** * Manage day\-to\-day bookkeeping activities * Process supplier invoices and payments * Manage supplier queries and relationships * Ensure financial data integrity and accuracy * Support the wider team with issuing customer invoices * Support improvements to finance workflows and controls **Typical Week:** * Prepare weekly payment runs * Key supplier statement reconciliations * Support credit control processes **Typical Month:** * Assist with month\-end close processes * Prepare journals and reconciliations * Support preparation of management accounts * Monitor debtor balances and escalate as required **Skills \& Experience** **Essential** * Strong bookkeeping and accounting experience * Experience managing accounts payable and receivable processes * High attention to detail and strong organisational skills * Ability to work independently in a small team environment * Strong Excel skills * Experience with accounting software (Xero) **Desirable** * AAT qualified or qualified by experience * Experience supporting management accounts preparation * SME or startup environment experience **Personal Attributes** * Highly organised and detail\-oriented * Proactive and able to take ownership of processes * Strong communication skills * Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team **Remuneration** £36,000 \- £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) \+ benefits