Finance Manager

Join One of the UK's Most Respected Independent Breweries Founded in Harrogate in 1993, Rooster's Brewing Co. has been at the forefront of British craft beer for over 30 years. As one of the pioneers of modern hop-forward brewing in the UK, we've built an award-winning reputation while remaining proudly independent and family owned. Since 2011, the brewery has been owned and run by the Fozard family, who continue to invest in both the business and the people behind it. Today, we brew a wide range of beers from our purpose-built brewery, driven by a shared passion for quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team and take ownership of our day-to-day finance function. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you feel you're underrepresented in the brewing industry, or don't meet every requirement but believe you'd be a great fit for the role, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and know that great people come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. About the Role This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers and understanding how a business really works. You'll be responsible for keeping our accounting function accurate, organised and well controlled, working closely with our Finance Director and the wider management team. We're looking for someone who takes pride in getting things right, is curious when something doesn't look quite right, and enjoys taking ownership rather than simply processing transactions. You'll have plenty of opportunity to learn and develop as the business grows, with exposure to areas including management accounts, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and commercial decision-making. We're looking for someone with strong practical accounting experience who is confident working with Xero and Excel. Detailed Duties & Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day function
• Manage month-end accounting
• Maintain Xero and finance systems
• Monitor cash flow and helping maintain strong financial control
• Support budgeting and forecasting
• Provide financial analysis and insight
• Maintain strong financial controls and processes
• Work closely with the directors and management team, supporting year-end accounts, VAT, and other financial and statutory requirements Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Extensive experience using Xero is a pre-requisite skill for this role. Desired Skills and Qualifications:
• AAT, ACCA, or CIMA useful but not essential
• Experience within brewing, manufacturing, FMCG, or hospitality Why Join Rooster's? As part of the Rooster's Production Team, you'll receive:
• Weekly beer allowance
• Your birthday off every year
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays and birthday), increasing with long service
• 25% discount in the Rooster's Taproom
• Generous staff discounts on our webshop and full cases of beer
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities