Accounts Assistant
Location: Barnstaple
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
We're looking for a motivated finance professional to join a busy team in a flexible business delivering premium British seafood worldwide. This role offers exposure across multiple areas of accounting, from day-to-day transactions to month-end reporting, supporting a group of companies including a seafood processing business and its fleet of boats.
What You'll Bring:
Strong systems skills, ideally Sage Line 50
AAT Level 3/4, part ACCA/CIMA qualified, or QBE
GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)
VAT and payroll knowledge is desirable
Key Responsibilities:
Bank and cash management, reconciliations, and payments
Month-end processing, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting management accounts and year-end audit requirements
Inter-company transactions and reconciliations
VAT returns and compliance
Accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset ledger maintenance
Payroll support and sales ledger tasks
General finance administration and ad-hoc projects
What to Expect:
Hands-on role within a cooperative finance team
Work closely with Finance Accountant, senior management, and directors
Modern office with air conditioning, canteen facilities, and direct access to walking/cycling trails
Opportunities for career development in a growing business
Perks & Benefits:
On-site free parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
28 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Employee Discount Scheme and auto-enrolment into the pension scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
📩 Interested? Apply now