Job Description
Job description
Be part of something big
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.
Here in the UK
In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:
• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK
• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.
We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.
Your new team
This position sits in our Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) business. Our diverse population of 300+ passionate employees have been creating conviviality since 2001, bringing our premium brands and unforgettable experiences to the UK. As the world’s 2nd largest spirits market, the UK is a key location for our company.
At PRUK, we have a culture that blends performance and conviviality: we are recognised as an open and diverse business with a firm commitment to our employees’ wellness, inclusion and safety and to making a positive impact on our industry and environment.
The Finance department is responsible for the organisation of the Company’s financial and accounting affairs including the preparation and presentation of business accounts and the provision of financial information for managers. It’s aims include:
• Business Insight – Give timely and relevant insight, provide opportunity and risk identification, offer return on investment optimisation and commercial negotiation support.
• Profit and Cash Management - Set and monitor delivery of stretch targets and manage financial flow to meet Pernod Ricard Group expectations.
Robust and User-Friendly Control Environment – Provide a professional framework for customer and supplier commitments, along with asset protection and financial accounts integrity and tax/regulatory compliance.
Your unique contribution
You will have six main areas of responsibility:
1.General Ledger and Financial Accounting
You will play a vital role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting business performance and transformation across the organisation. Your core responsibilities include managing the month-end close process by working day 3, posting journals, reconciling key balance sheet accounts, and producing the monthly trial balance. You will also oversee the Inter-affiliates recharge spreadsheet, tracking cost recharges with Chivas and Duty-Free markets, and act as the key liaison for year-end reporting and external audits. In addition, you will handle VAT reconciliations and submissions, Excise Duty reporting, and ensure full compliance with statutory reporting such as P11D and PSA. Monthly group financial reporting will be submitted via Polaris (Tagetik), and you will support the implementation of systems and processes that improve financial efficiency.
2.Overheads Reporting, Analysis and Business Partnership
A critical part of your contribution involves the monthly review and analysis of overheads. You will partner with cost centre heads to proactively identify risks and opportunities, provide meaningful commentary on variances, and challenge underlying assumptions where appropriate. Your role will support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles, helping ensure spending is aligned with strategic business goals. In addition to regular reporting, you will act as a finance business partner to drive cost control, improve financial awareness across functions, and support impactful financial projects both locally and in collaboration with HQ.
3.Group Reporting – Tagetik (Polaris) Submission
You will support Group financial reporting through Tagetik, the Group’s consolidation and reporting system. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely submission of overhead (OPEX) and other non-branded P&L lines, in line with Group reporting structures and timelines. You will help maintain consistency across actuals, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring integrity in cost allocations and alignment with Group expectations. Your contribution will support Group-level consolidation and provide meaningful insights to internal stakeholders.
4. Cash Management Support
You will contribute to effective cash flow management by supporting the review and validation of scheduled payment runs, including conducting BACS file checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to cut-off requirements. This helps ensure timely and well-controlled payment processing. You will also monitor working capital movements, such as the timing of payables and receivables, to support short-term liquidity awareness.
In addition, you will assist in the cash forecasting process by providing relevant data and insight on payment schedules and working capital activity. Your input will help improve the accuracy and reliability of both weekly and monthly forecasts, supporting overall financial planning and day-to-day funding decisions.
5. Internal Control and Compliance
In maintaining a strong control environment, you will manage the balance sheet reconciliation process and the integrity framework within JD Edwards. You will ensure reconciliations are completed to a high standard, process documentation is regularly updated, and all internal controls are adhered to. As the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, you will coordinate walkthroughs and address any control queries, helping to uphold financial integrity and operational excellence.
6. Other
You will be required to provide cover to the wider financial accounting team when needed and also be actively involved in the Group project within transformation framework & internal project when required.
Who you’ll be working with
Internally you’ll work with Finance, cost centre heads (for overheads), Chivas Brothers International and Duty free, the Operations team and the QX Team based
in India.
Your blend of talent
This position could be right for you if you:
• Are part qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA in a financial accounting role with experience in general ledger, balance sheet and the relevant tax skills (e.g. VAT returns, p11d)
• Have experience in using ERPs (e.g. running queries, posting journals, posting batches, closing ledgers), ideally Oracle JD Edwards and SAP.
• Have solid Excel Skills (not necessarily macros, but ability to work through large and complex spreadsheets. Application of advanced formula to standardise and increase robustness of files, e.g. vlookup, sumifs, Index/match, pivot tables).
Our mix of benefits
For your health, we offer private medical insurance, critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance.
Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, family care, season ticket loans, free mortgage advice, payroll giving and more!
You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.
We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.
Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way
We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.
We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.
We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion
People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.
We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.
Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.
Responsible drinking
As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.
In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.
In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.
Job Posting End Date:
2026-08-13
Target Hire Date:
2026-09-01
Target End Date:
Be part of something big
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.
Here in the UK
In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:
• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK
• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.
We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.
Your new team
This position sits in our Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) business. Our diverse population of 300+ passionate employees have been creating conviviality since 2001, bringing our premium brands and unforgettable experiences to the UK. As the world’s 2nd largest spirits market, the UK is a key location for our company.
At PRUK, we have a culture that blends performance and conviviality: we are recognised as an open and diverse business with a firm commitment to our employees’ wellness, inclusion and safety and to making a positive impact on our industry and environment.
The Finance department is responsible for the organisation of the Company’s financial and accounting affairs including the preparation and presentation of business accounts and the provision of financial information for managers. It’s aims include:
• Business Insight – Give timely and relevant insight, provide opportunity and risk identification, offer return on investment optimisation and commercial negotiation support.
• Profit and Cash Management - Set and monitor delivery of stretch targets and manage financial flow to meet Pernod Ricard Group expectations.
Robust and User-Friendly Control Environment – Provide a professional framework for customer and supplier commitments, along with asset protection and financial accounts integrity and tax/regulatory compliance.
Your unique contribution
You will have six main areas of responsibility:
1.General Ledger and Financial Accounting
You will play a vital role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting business performance and transformation across the organisation. Your core responsibilities include managing the month-end close process by working day 3, posting journals, reconciling key balance sheet accounts, and producing the monthly trial balance. You will also oversee the Inter-affiliates recharge spreadsheet, tracking cost recharges with Chivas and Duty-Free markets, and act as the key liaison for year-end reporting and external audits. In addition, you will handle VAT reconciliations and submissions, Excise Duty reporting, and ensure full compliance with statutory reporting such as P11D and PSA. Monthly group financial reporting will be submitted via Polaris (Tagetik), and you will support the implementation of systems and processes that improve financial efficiency.
2.Overheads Reporting, Analysis and Business Partnership
A critical part of your contribution involves the monthly review and analysis of overheads. You will partner with cost centre heads to proactively identify risks and opportunities, provide meaningful commentary on variances, and challenge underlying assumptions where appropriate. Your role will support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles, helping ensure spending is aligned with strategic business goals. In addition to regular reporting, you will act as a finance business partner to drive cost control, improve financial awareness across functions, and support impactful financial projects both locally and in collaboration with HQ.
3.Group Reporting – Tagetik (Polaris) Submission
You will support Group financial reporting through Tagetik, the Group’s consolidation and reporting system. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely submission of overhead (OPEX) and other non-branded P&L lines, in line with Group reporting structures and timelines. You will help maintain consistency across actuals, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring integrity in cost allocations and alignment with Group expectations. Your contribution will support Group-level consolidation and provide meaningful insights to internal stakeholders.
4. Cash Management Support
You will contribute to effective cash flow management by supporting the review and validation of scheduled payment runs, including conducting BACS file checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to cut-off requirements. This helps ensure timely and well-controlled payment processing. You will also monitor working capital movements, such as the timing of payables and receivables, to support short-term liquidity awareness.
In addition, you will assist in the cash forecasting process by providing relevant data and insight on payment schedules and working capital activity. Your input will help improve the accuracy and reliability of both weekly and monthly forecasts, supporting overall financial planning and day-to-day funding decisions.
5. Internal Control and Compliance
In maintaining a strong control environment, you will manage the balance sheet reconciliation process and the integrity framework within JD Edwards. You will ensure reconciliations are completed to a high standard, process documentation is regularly updated, and all internal controls are adhered to. As the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, you will coordinate walkthroughs and address any control queries, helping to uphold financial integrity and operational excellence.
6. Other
You will be required to provide cover to the wider financial accounting team when needed and also be actively involved in the Group project within transformation framework & internal project when required.
Who you’ll be working with
Internally you’ll work with Finance, cost centre heads (for overheads), Chivas Brothers International and Duty free, the Operations team and the QX Team based
in India.
Your blend of talent
This position could be right for you if you:
• Are part qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA in a financial accounting role with experience in general ledger, balance sheet and the relevant tax skills (e.g. VAT returns, p11d)
• Have experience in using ERPs (e.g. running queries, posting journals, posting batches, closing ledgers), ideally Oracle JD Edwards and SAP.
• Have solid Excel Skills (not necessarily macros, but ability to work through large and complex spreadsheets. Application of advanced formula to standardise and increase robustness of files, e.g. vlookup, sumifs, Index/match, pivot tables).
Our mix of benefits
For your health, we offer private medical insurance, critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance.
Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, family care, season ticket loans, free mortgage advice, payroll giving and more!
You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.
We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.
Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way
We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.
We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.
We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion
People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.
We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.
Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.
Responsible drinking
As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.
In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.
In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.
Job Posting End Date:
2026-08-13
Target Hire Date:
2026-09-01
Target End Date:
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Financial Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Brentford offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
