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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)

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