Accounts Assistant
Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Swansea HQ
Salary: £25,379 - £30,000 / year
Department: Finance
About Au Vodka
Au Vodka isn’t just a drinks brand, it’s a movement.
Born in Wales and recognised globally, we’ve redefined what a modern FMCG brand can be. From our iconic gold bottles to boundary-pushing flavours, we’ve built a brand that stands out, scales fast, and connects with a new generation of consumers.
Our ambition is bold: to become the first FMCG business founded in Wales to reach a $1 billion valuation.
We think global, move fast, and build category-defining brands from unexpected places.
Already sold across multiple international markets, we’re not just part of the spirits industry, we’re disrupting it.
About the Position
As our Accounts Assistant - AR, you’ll be at the heart of our finance team, ensuring that our numbers stack up as impressively as our brand reputation. You will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis providing key insights to help drive our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and have a passion for precision, this is your shot.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable :
· Monitoring of amounts due from customers and ensuring terms are correct on system, with any credit limit issues escalated promptly
· Encouraging customers to pay amounts due on time, through communication and prompt chasing where needed
· Escalation of late payments in a timely and appropriate manner
· Assisting with customer invoice quality control checks as required
· Allocation of cash payments to account debtor balances on system
· Reconciliation of debtor accounts on a monthly basis, escalating any issues
· Dealing with customer payment, credit limit and other queries
Aged debtor reporting
Bank Reconciliations:
Perform regular bank reconciliations on Xero system, ensuring all bank accounts reconciled in a timely and accurate manner
Audit Support:
· Assistance in provision of information and information to support annual external audit
Financial Reporting :
Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports as required
Support with ad hoc requests from Finance Director and CFO
Financial Compliance:
Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies.
Ensure compliance with VAT, tax, and financial regulations as required
General:
Provide administrative support to the Finance team as required.
Assist in process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.
Liaise with internal departments to support financial operations.
Working to timelines provided by Finance Director for daily, weekly and monthly task completion
Key Skills & Competencies:
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficiency in accounting software is an advantage (Xero ideal) along with Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Experience & Qualifications:
AAT qualification (or working towards) is desirable
1+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role is desirable
Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-growth business is an advantage
Why Join Au Vodka
High-growth FMCG business with global ambition
Opportunity to help build a billion-dollar brand
Fast-paced, creative environment with real ownership
No corporate red tape — your impact matters
What you’ll get:
Early Finish Fridays 4pm
Fresh lunches prepared daily by our in-house chef
State-of-the-art office with onsite parking
Companywide “win together” bonus scheme
Your birthday off
Epic launch parties and team events
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
We move fast. We think big. We back our people.
If you’re ready to help take a brand from Wales to the world, Au Vodka is the place to be.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Swansea Wales
Colleagues
Swansea Wales
Our Perks & Benefits
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🏄🏻♀️ 30 days paid vacation
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 30 days paid vacation. -
🕐 Flexible working hours
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible working hours. -
🥯 Breakfast at work
Every day we got breakfast at work. We want to make sure our colleagues have the energy to do their work properly. -
Regular social & team events 🕺
Once a quarter we celebrate our successes as a team.
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
Corporate culture is essential to allow the organization to differentiate itself. In terms of image on the one hand, it has strengths both internally and externally to consumers. It is indeed a source of cohesion and motivation of employees and it limits conflicts. With customers, it conveys a positive image and can develop a feeling of closeness to the company or even become a criterion of choice.