Accounts Assistant

OverviewAt Coombe Fisheries Limited, were on a mission to deliver Premium British Seafood to Global markets while embracing our core value: One Crew, One Goal. While our culture is still evolving, were looking for people who can bring positivity, teamwork, and dedication to help us shape the future of our company. We operate all year round, processing and handling Premium British Seafood.Join our finance team today and be part of journey, the role is diverse and support 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 schemeCompany accommodation availableSustainability 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 environments!Its a Seafood factory! So yes it can get a bit fishy at times, however, this office based role has premium air condition, with superb office space, canteen facilities and access direct to the tarka trail! What more could you want! You will get an opportunity to play a key role our finance team, working closely with the Finance accountant, senior management and directors. This is an ideal role for a keen individually looking for their next career step, so go on apply now and join our exceptionally hardworking dedicated team now! 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 work load 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).Apply now to join our team!Key Responsibilities:Bank & Cash management Prepare Daily cash sheetAction Discount facility drawdown and foreign currency exchangeAllocation of direct debits and other nominal ledger paymentsReconciliation of system accounts against bank statements.Perform Invoice discounting facility bank reconciliationsAct as bank administratorSet up bank transfers & intercompany payments Prepare BACS payments, cheques and foreign payments in banking systemAd-hoc banking Petty cash, Expenses Claims & Company Credit cardsChecking expense claims for valid receipts, processing the details, and resolving queries.Credit card administrationMonth-end reporting for boat entities (part of Coombefish Holdings Group)Month-end processing including journal input and balance sheet reconciliationsAssisting with the production of monthly management accounts with support from the Management accountantResponsibility for annual closure of the accounts and preparation of lead schedulesReconciliation of management accounts to statutory accounts and dealing with statutory adjustments.Assisting with compilation of Auditor Year-end requirementsReview profitability of the fishing entities Month-end reporting of Coombe Fisheries & PeninsulaProvide invaluable support to the management reporting process for Coombe Fisheries & Peninsula SeafoodsCommunicating with other members of staff with a view to settling any queries on postings.Ensuring tight month-end cut-offUndertake, manage and participate in improvement projects including development of reporting processes and systems and other improvement tercompany Responsibility for I/Co rechargesInsurance rechargeAgreeing I/Co trading balances customers/suppliersRaising of some manual sales invoicesVATPrepare and submit monthly & quarterly VAT returnsVAT reconciliationEC sales & intrastat preparation VAT registration of new entities (when applicable)Accruals & Prepayments Maintain accruals and prepayment spreadsheetFixed Assets ledgerMaintain the fixed asset ledger including owned and leased assetsPayrollChecking and inputting wages journal to payroll information supplied by HR functionMonthly reconciliation on PAYE and Pension control accountsAbility to assist with Payroll in busy timesSales LedgerInvoicing for non-core businessHoliday cover for Sales LedgerOtherUpdating exchange rates in SageAd 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 administrationOffice for National statistics reporting Food Safety CultureCoombe Fisheries Limited (the Company) 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 wish staff to share these values and, in that respect, welcome suggestions for personal and Company improvements and involvement.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-07