Employment

Company Management Accountant

Role overview:

The role of the Management Accountant is to:

• Oversee the finance and financial management functions of the business including projected profitability, analytics and lean manufacturing
• Managing and maintaining end of month processes (utilizing Xero accounting and Vinsight winery management software) including financial statement preparation, stock control, plant and equipment registers and quarterly BAS / PAYG requirements
• Provide monthly financial management information and report to relevant Managers (including Actual v Budget reporting for revenue and expenses)
• Prepare monthly sales analysis reports including monthly SKU/variety stock sales ratio
• Prepares monthly financial commentary, with variances to budget by department, forecast and last year
• Prepares annual budget, identifies key budget issues and presents to management
• Implements improvements in the budget process
• Review and maintain production and product costings
• Provide analysis and ad-hoc reporting of production, sales and other accounting functions
• Manage compliance with all WorkCover, Superannuation and other regulatory and statutory requirements
• Manage cash position, oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Manage and oversee the payroll function and related HR matters (including month end) and ensure compliance to relevant awards
• Oversee IT systems (ITC), data security, system maintenance and training requirements
• The key contact with the company’s financiers (bank / auditors / accountants) and prepare all relevant finance arrangements and documentation for the business
• Preparation of annual budgets including cash flow forecasts for presentation and adoption by the Board
• Prepare end of year financial statements and supporting documentation
• In conjunction with the Company Secretary, address corporate affairs issues and manage shareholder ledgers and payments
• Attend when required at monthly Board meetings to address relevant management reports
• Manage yearly vintage costing
• Oversee yearly insurance requirements
• Oversee product costing
• Review customer contracts and price increases
• Actively seek and promote cost savings measures and or improvements
• Contribute to quality and improvement initiatives and ensure all work is undertaken to the specified standard
• Ensure all documentation and work is carried out in a high standard and as specified
• Manages other statistical reporting such as ABS / industry statistics
• Perform any other tasks as directed by the Board of Directors and/or General Manager

The role will at all times be carried out in a safe and effective manner, working within the WH&S policies set out by the winery and in accordance with the SA work Health and Safety Act 2012 and any amendments or updates to this Act.

Relationships:

Reports to General Manager

Qualifications:

• Holds an accounting or commerce degree

• Ideally holds a current certificate as a certified practising accountant or chartered accountant

• Extensive experience in finance and administrative procedures

• Wine industry experience highly regarded

• People handling skills and sound administrative ability

• Strong computer and IT skills

Cellar Door Casual

Have you a bubbly personality and passionate about wine?

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, fun and hardworking Cellar Door Ambassador to join us on a casual basis.

Located in Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Bleasdale is rich in history and producing some of Australia’s most exciting, consistently impressive premium wines. 

Starting immediately, we have a casual position available for someone who:

• Has a bubbly and personable nature
• Is passionate about wine and ideally, has experience within the wine or hospitality industry
• Is enthusiastic about telling the stories behind the label and reaching sale targets
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Delivers exceptional customer service from the moment guests step through the door
• Holds a current RSA certificate

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting wine tastings for guests including wine club members and group bookings
• Hosting intimate tasting and tours with our Prestige Wine Flight and Beyond the Cellar Door experiences
• Showing initiative and maintaining Cellar Door presentation standards at all times

 For us, it's all about personality and customer focus, the right fit to share the stories and wines of Bleasdale.

This will be a rostered casual position, with most shifts falling on weekends. Weekdays and public holidays may be required from time to time. The Cellar Door is open 7 days a week, from 10am-5pm daily.

If you think you’re the right fit, we would love for you to apply. Please send a short cover letter and CV tocellardoor@bleasdale.com.au

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