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Accounts assistant

Barnstaple
ATECOM IT SOLUTIONS
Accounts assistant
Posted: 14 September
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Overview

At Coombe Fisheries Limited, we're on a mission to deliver Premium British Seafood to global markets while embracing our core value: One Crew, One Goal. We operate all year round, processing and handling Premium British Seafood. Join our finance team today and be part of a journey; the role is diverse and supports the finance division for all aspects of the group including Coombe Fisheries Ltd, Peninsula Seafoods and Coombefish Holdings (our fleet of boats!). You will be responsible for all aspects of the company finances, accounting processes and monthly reporting in the most efficient manner, to assist and support the finance team to the highest standard in all aspects.

Why Join Us?

* Perks and Benefits:
* On-site free parking
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* 28 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Company Employee Discount Scheme and auto-enrolment into the Company Pension Scheme
* Free Employee Assistance Helpline (EAP)
* Regular team building activities
* £1000 employee referral scheme
* Company accommodation available
* Sustainability in Action: Be part of a local family business committed to responsibly sourcing Premium British Seafood.


What To Expect

* A fast-paced role, working with fresh Premium British Seafood. Perfect for those who thrive in an active, hands-on environment
* This is a Seafood factory environment; the office offers premium air conditioning, superb office space, canteen facilities and access to the Tarka Trail
* You will have the opportunity to play a key role in our finance team, working closely with the Finance accountant, senior management and directors
* This is an ideal role for a keen individual looking for their next career step; apply now to join our exceptionally hardworking, dedicated team


What Were Looking For

* A "can-do" attitude and the ability to work hard under pressure
* Strong attention to detail
* Willingness to work across different areas of the group
* Excellent communication skills and a commitment to learning
* The ability to be flexible whilst being able to self-organise workload and meet deadlines
* Previous experience in a similar accounts role
* Strong systems skills including use of Sage line 50
* Would suit AAT level 3/4, part ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE
* Minimum of 5 GCSE's A-C (Including Maths and English) or equivalent
* VAT and Payroll knowledge (desirable)

Key Responsibilities

* Bank & Cash management
* Prepare Daily cash sheet
* Action Discount facility drawdown and foreign currency exchange
* Allocation of direct debits and other nominal ledger payments
* Reconciliation of system accounts against bank statements
* Perform Invoice discounting facility bank reconciliations
* Act as bank administrator
* Set up bank transfers & intercompany payments
* Prepare BACS payments, cheques and foreign payments in banking system
* Ad-hoc banking
* Petty cash, Expenses Claims & Company Credit cards
* Checking expense claims for valid receipts, processing the details, and resolving queries
* Credit card administration
* Month-end reporting for boat entities (part of Coombefish Holdings Group)
* Month-end processing including journal input and balance sheet reconciliations
* Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts with support from the Management accountant
* Responsibility for annual closure of the accounts and preparation of lead schedules
* Reconciliation of management accounts to statutory accounts and dealing with statutory adjustments
* Assisting with compilation of Auditor Year-end requirements
* Review profitability of the fishing entities
* Month-end reporting of Coombe Fisheries & Peninsula
* Provide invaluable support to the management reporting process for Coombe Fisheries & Peninsula Seafoods
* Communicating with other staff to settle any queries on postings
* Ensuring tight month-end cut-off
* Undertake, manage and participate in improvement projects including development of reporting processes and systems
* Intercompany: Responsibility for I/Co recharges, Insurance recharge, agreeing I/Co trading balances customers/suppliers, raising manual sales invoices
* VAT: Prepare and submit monthly & quarterly VAT returns, VAT reconciliation, EC sales & intrastat preparation, VAT registration of new entities when applicable
* Accruals & Prepayments: Maintain accruals and prepayment spreadsheet
* Fixed Assets ledger: Maintain the fixed asset ledger including owned and leased assets
* Payroll: Checking and inputting wages journal to payroll information supplied by HR, monthly reconciliation on PAYE and Pension control accounts, ability to assist with payroll in busy times
* Sales Ledger: Invoicing for non-core business, holiday cover for Sales Ledger
* Other: Updating exchange rates in Sage and ad hoc tasks as directed
* Support Colleagues And The Company As Required: You will work with the current Management Accountant and support them with general accounts duties where necessary
* General finance administration and Office for National statistics reporting

Food Safety Culture

Coombe Fisheries Limited are committed to ensuring that staff work in an environment that is inclusive with shared values, beliefs and norms that instil valued personal attitudes and behaviour towards food safety in, across and throughout the organization. The Company welcomes suggestions for personal and Company improvements and involvement.


Seniority level

* Entry level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Management and Manufacturing


Industries

* Accounting
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