Bookkeeper & Office Manager

Blendsmiths was established in 2017, with a focus on changing the way the world drinks.

In nearly 7 years of trading, Blendsmiths has become a well-recognised and respected brand in the F&B sector across the UK, renowned for high quality and innovative drink offerings.

Blended to be different; blended to be extraordinary, we are ambitious about taking the extraordinary to new heights in the years to come.

We are in an exciting period of growth and it’s crucial for us to hire the right people to play a pivotal role in the journey ahead.

Part-time Bookkeeper & Office Manager

This is a part time role within the company for now, with a view of transitioning into a full-time position dependant on workload and extra responsibilities that come to light.

To begin with, you will ideally be able to work mornings from 9 – 1pm (although this is flexible), with a view of moving into the full time role as workload increases.

This isn’t a typical job, heading into a big corporate office with shiny windows – think start up, but 7 years in, with an established brand and great products.

As with all our roles, we’re always looking for entrepreneurial minded people, who can motivate themselves and bring great ideas to the team no matter the position held.

It’s important to note, we are only considering applicants based within 25 minutes of the LA6 2RA postcode. The role will be home based to start with, however the company will be moving into an Office within the next 6 months where we will operate a hybrid model.

We will need you to bring good energy, lots of ambition, creativity, be a great communicator and above all, we like to hire people who are driven to be a part of something unique.

What you will be doing:

Bookkeeping

• Raising and reconciling invoices
• Chasing customer payments 
• Review, approve and pay employee expenses 
• Review, approve and pay supplier invoices 
• Collating monthly reports for the Senior Management Team 
• Assist the Directors in pulling together quarterly information to present to the team
• Pulling together monthly Management Accounts with commentary, for review by the Directors  
• Management of company payroll

·       Collate accurate monthly stock figures

·       Assist Directors in pulling together yearly budgets 

Office Management

·      Throughout the year, we exhibit at numerous events – you will be expected to assist in the organising of these events including documentation, travel, payments and accommodation.

·      Setup new customer partners to our systems and maintenance of all customer profiles.

·      The management of our business inbox – tasks such as (but not limited to) responding to new enquiries, dealing with any issues, delegating emails to the correct department and filing.

·      Management of the ‘orders’ email inbox – 20% of our customers order manually, you will be required to upload these orders into our fulfilment system, respond and file.

There will be more, you’re an entrepreneurial thinker, right?!

Who are you?

This is a very important role within the business for a multitude of reasons but mainly you will be responsible for management of our cash flow position and the first interaction for new customer enquiries, first impressions count.

We require someone with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar position and holds recognised, financial certification (ideally AAT). 

You will naturally be analytical, extremely organised and numbers orientated. However, we are a creative bunch and if you see creativity in numbers, always thinking about ideas of how something could look and perform in a different way – we would very much like to hear from you. 

Perhaps you are somebody who would like to cut loose of the blue taped corporate shackles or maybe you are currently freelancing and would love to be more involved with a team.

Skills and Experience

• Proficient in using accounting systems, we use Xero.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An understanding of operational and business needs.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and exceptional organisation skills.
• Proficient in excel and all Microsoft apps.
• Strong understanding of navigating through reports and recognising areas of improvement.
• Strong collaboration, team communication – our team is vibrant, fun and energetic.
• Of you are passionate or keenly interested in the food and beverage space, this is a bonus.

You are an effective and efficient worker who doesn’t need someone over their shoulder telling them what to do.

Attention to detail is everything, you need to be somebody who cares about things being great.

What we can offer.

- Work freedom and flexibility

- To be part of something special with a brand and people that truly care.

- £15 per hour

- Company laptop (Apple MacBook).

- There will be some travel expected.

- 25 days holiday (5 weeks holiday)

- Pension

If you are interested in applying for this position. Please send your CV to chris@blendsmiths.com. There is no need for a cover letter, but a short introduction as to why you would like to join Blendsmiths and why you believe you would be a good fit in the body of the email would be welcomed.

We are also accepting short video introductions sent via WeTransfer and LinkedIn messages.