Job Description

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a highly organised Finance Assistant to support our fantastic Finance Team and wider team - helping to keep the function running smoothly and our operations moving at pace.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join a fast-growing B Corp brand that's scaling quickly, staying true to its values, and still having lots of fun along the way!

The Role: Finance Assistant

This is a hands-on role at the heart of our business, where you'll support the day-to-day running of our finance function.

You'll be involved in everything from processing invoices and payment runs to bank reconciliations, cashflow updates, and monthly reporting - ensuring our numbers stay accurate and up to date.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Director and wider team, you'll help ensure we stay on top of our financial processes as the business continues to grow.

About The Jolly Hog

Once upon a time, there were three brothers... A rugby player, a ship-broker and a cabinet-maker. After a heated debate about the perfect pork sausages, the brothers decided to settle the argument by creating their own porky delights.

Fast forward to 2026, we now have a range of higher welfare, Great taste award winning pork products in Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda, Waitrose, Ocado, Coop, Morrisons and Gousto, along with a restaurant called Pigsty on Bristol's Wapping Wharf. We also run mobile catering at events up and down the country including Winter Wonderland, Goodwood, and Glastonbury, just to name a few.

In 2022, we achieved our B Corp accreditation which we are hugely proud of. This demonstrates our commitment to putting people and the planet above profit. All our team are involved in our Social & Environmental initiatives from day one. You can find out more about these on our website.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly management accounts Reconciliation of Retail, Restaurant and Event Income Supporting quarterly forecasting and cashflow planning Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable, managing supplier relationships, invoice approval/processing etc. Processing of employee expenses Credit card and bank reconciliations Process monthly payroll Assisting with the administration of the group Oversee financial processes Providing general finance admin and office support, including Health & Safety

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a finance, bookkeeping or an accounts role (1-2 years) Experience using Sage (or similar accounting software) would be a bonus Strong attention to detail and great organisational skills Confident with spreadsheets, reconciliations and financial data Excellent communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude

Life at The Jolly Hog

Previous experience in a finance, bookkeeping or an accounts role (1-2 years) Experience using Sage (or similar accounting software) would be a bonus Strong attention to detail and great organisational skills Confident with spreadsheets, reconciliations and financial data Excellent communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude

Why Join The Jolly Hog?

We were named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024, and we're very proud of the culture we've built -- one where people are supported, challenged, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Here's what you can expect as part of the team:

Competitive salary based on your experience Private medical insurance, life insurance, and an enhanced pension scheme Enhanced maternity & paternity pay A dedicated training budget to invest in your professional development Free product to enjoy at home and discounted food at our restaurant and kiosks (plus free food on shift!) Quarterly team days, regular socials, and away days A collaborative team culture where we all muck in and celebrate our wins together

Sound like your kind of role?

If you're organised, detail-focused and love the idea of joining a fast-growing food business that does things the right way, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send us your CV and a short cover note telling us why you're excited about The Jolly Hog and this role.

We have some very exciting plans over the next few years, so you'll need to be someone determined to succeed. There's never been a more exciting time to join The Jolly Hog, and we're thrilled to have this role as a new addition to our HQ Team!

As an equal opportunities employer, The Jolly Hog Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Jolly Hog Group.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person