Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.
We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider mill. The best part? We’re just getting started.
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits including: IT equipment & pension
Discounts in our cider shop & pub, The Railway Inn (after all, you’ll need to know just how good our cider is!)
We have an exciting opportunity to join our finance team, as an AP Controller. This is a full-time, permanent role based at our offices in Sandford, Somerset. We are on the look out for someone who is forward thinking, and who is motivated to work as part of a busy and results driven finance team, with a keen commercial awareness.
As an AP Controller, you will be responsible for the processing and payments of purchase invoices onto the company accounting package as well as delivering high quality and robust financial information to the business, alongside other duties such as:
Purchase Ledger
Maintaining vendor accounts.
Processing of purchase orders, goods received notice & supplier invoices.
Production of the monthly multi-currency payment runs.
Production of the weekly payment run during apple season.
Reviewing aged creditors, resolving aged and incorrect items and controlling the month end closing process.
Reconciliation of insurance, council tax and all other standing order accounts.
Ensuring supplier queries are dealt with in a timely manner and resolved correctly and efficiently.
Filing of invoices and remittances.
General
Collate and provide accurate information as necessary in order to aid sound decision making.
General NAV support.
Point of contact for external auditors.
Undertake any other tasks as reasonably required by the Financial Controller or designated authority.
Requirements:
AAT Qualified (preferable, but not essential)
Knowledge & Skills:
Experienced, forward thinking, commercially astute, focused on results with integrated 'end to end' thinking
Willing and able to dedicate time and attention to the detail, with a 'bigger picture' approach to thinking
Ability to develop and cement relationships quickly and effectively
Computer literate in Microsoft Office
Computer literate in Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) &/ or Business Central (preferable, but not essential)
Experience:
Demonstrable experience of delivering system improvements, producing accurate and detailed reports on time to tight deadlines
People management experience (preferable, but not essential)
Other Requirements:
Determination, drive and focused on results
Team player
Self-starter/motivated
Full UK Driving License
If you are the person with the skills we are looking for, are self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work individually or as part of the Thatchers team, we can't wait to hear from you!
The Thatcher family has been making cider since 1904 and each generation has passed down valuable secrets of cider making, creating ciders that are smooth, fresh and full of flavour. We believe our cider makers are the best in the business, and our passion for quality has led to an unrivalled range of premium ciders.
We have built a team of highly experienced and motivated people. Times have changed since William Thatcher paid his staff wages in cider. What hasn’t changed is that each member of staff in our extended family is highly valued and encouraged to grow with the company.
