Job Description

Job Title: Accountant

Reporting To: Managing Director

Hours/Days: 3 days a week (22.5 hours a week)

Direct Reports: None

Position Summary

The Accountant is responsible for managing all routine aspects of the bookkeeping and

accounting for Microbz Ltd.

This includes the processing and recording of all payments and receipts, the preparation of monthly management reports, the preparation of all statutory filings and the processing of all payroll related payments and maintenance of the associated records.

The role also includes the purchasing of ingredients for the brewery and maintaining an effective procurement procedure.

The Accountant will also assist in the management of cash and the preparation of the annual budget and supporting the teams to deliver on budget.

Specific Responsibilities

Timely processing of all sales invoices from whatever source to support near real time sales reporting. Web sales, trade sales, ad hoc sales, white label sales and distributor sales Management and recording of payments with an understanding of the background to all payments. Preparation of monthly management accounts, with analysis of significant variances and commentary to support understanding and decision making. Preparation of documents relating to cost of sales and margin analysis across different sales channels. Preparation of cash flow forecast. Maintenance of all payroll related records and the monthly processing of payroll and pension payments. The purchase of all ingredient consumables based on the brew plan, and then maintenance of records of prices for costing/pricing purposes. Supporting the Managing Director with financial information to assess prices and costs of sales for margin analysis. Ensuring that the companies' stocks are counted and valued every month. Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT Returns. Assist with the preparation of the Statutory Accounts and tax returns. Instigate routine payments relating to Affiliate commissions and Royalties. To develop and maintain an Accounts Manual, documenting all accounting processes. To support the Managing Director and other staff members with ad hoc accounting requests.

Our microbz brand

We exist to reconnect people with nature. By inspiring a probiotic life. With natural products that generate a healthier, happier life.

It is important that our staff understand our values and work to support the company to embody these principles.

Brand Values

We are ambitious: we are looking to inspire everyone to a better way of living with nature

We are generous: we exist to empower people to live a healthier life, closer to

nature. We want to share the benefits of what we know with as many people and

partners as possible.

We are confident: we are confident in the power of nature. We are simply tapping into the building blocks of life.

Our style as a business

Enlightening: We encourage, educate, illuminate and collaborate to share our passion for a healthier, happier body and home

Candid: we are frank and communicative. Just like our ingredients, there is nothing harmful about us.

Compassionate: we care for the health and wellbeing of our customers and the sustainability of our environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.00-20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person