Accounts Assistant

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!