Job Description

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

. While our culture is still evolving, we're 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 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 environments! It's 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 We're 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 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 members of staff with a view to settling any queries on postings.

Ensuring tight month-end cut-off

Undertake, manage and participate in improvement projects including development of reporting processes and systems and other improvement initiatives.

Responsibility for I/Co recharges

Insurance recharge

Agreeing I/Co trading balances customers/suppliers

Raising of some manual sales invoices

Prepare and submit monthly & quarterly VAT returns

VAT reconciliation

EC sales & intrastat preparation

VAT registration of new entities (when applicable)

Maintain accruals and prepayment spreadsheet

Maintain the fixed asset ledger including owned and leased assets

Checking and inputting wages journal to payroll information supplied by HR function

Monthly reconciliation on PAYE and Pension control accounts

Ability to assist with Payroll in busy times

Invoicing for non-core business

Holiday cover for Sales Ledger

Updating exchange rates in Sage

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

Office for National statistics reporting

Food Safety Culture

Coombe 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you have an AAT qualification?
Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience in accounting?

Work Location: In person