BTB Finance Assistant - Britvic : Job Details

At Britvic, we make, market and sell great-tasting soft drinks, offering refreshments to billions of consumers worldwide. We're constantly refreshing and reimagining our business, ensuring it's innovative and evolving while staying true to our vision – to be the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. We've been home to iconic brands for over 100 years, and our relevance is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we create conditions for everyone to thrive and grow. From our international supply chain and network of partners, we export to over 100 countries, offering opportunities for our people and businesses to grow.

Job Overview

Aqua Libra Co, part of the Britvic PLC group, is seeking a passionate individual to join our expanding finance team as a BTB Finance Assistant. This role is fundamental in supporting the excellent growth Aqua Libra Company has experienced. We are looking for a self-starter with a challenger mindset and a real desire to work in an SME environment.

In this role you may enjoy more autonomy and better work-life balance due to our hybrid working arrangements. Our office is located in Haslemere Industrial Estate, Pig Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3HG 

Reponsibilitiess

• Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, including credit control, customer relationships, queries, debtor reporting, and cash collection
• Input data into Tradex/Coupa (cloud-based e-commerce spend management tool)
• Process purchase invoices, manage Purchase Orders, and liaise with suppliers
• Upload daily sales into Xero and support month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide cover within the team during leave and support project work as necessary

About You

• AAT qualified or BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting degree.
• Experience in a similar role (3-5 yrs) with proven experience in transactional activity
• Ideal candidate would have an experience within the FMCG or similar manufacturing environment.
• Desire and mindset to work in a small, start-up environment which will involve a significant amount of hands on work
• A proactive individual who will take initiative and raise questions when faced with uncertainty 
• Competence with Microsoft Excel (V-lookups, SUMIFs and Pivot Tables)
• Experience in Xero (preferred)

Key Behaviors

• Courageous – Self-confident and belief in your ability to drive forward a new area for Britvic Act with pace – Critical to run with true start-up pace to lead as a company
• Caring – Caring for the team and sharing the desire to reduce packaging
• Own it – Comfortable and willing to fully own areas and drive to resolution within and outside core role and skill area
• Stronger together – Desire to be part of a small team that wants to make a massive difference to Britvic