Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Would you like to work for an award-winning boatbuilding company based in waterside offices near Falmouth, Cornwall - the perfect destination for sailors, surfers and beach lovers?

Cockwells is globally respected in the marine industry and at the forefront of designing and building luxury motor launches and Superyacht tenders. The Company cleverly integrates traditional boatbuilding skills with innovative engineering and modern techniques to build vessels of the highest quality.

We are currently seeking an

Accounts Assistant

working

Full-Time

to join our finance department.

Job Summary:

As an Accounts Assistant at Cockwells, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the accounts and the finance team -- helping to ensure financial accuracy, control, and insight across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Key responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments. Support the budgeting and forecasting processes across departments. Reconcile general accounts and maintain accurate financial records. Perform daily and weekly recurring tasks such as control account reconciliation. Assist in the preparation of financial reports. Liaise with other departments to gather financial data and ensure accurate reporting. Compliance: Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures. Contribute to ad hoc financial projects as required.

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

AAT qualified with post qualification experience. Detail-oriented with strong numerical and data entry skills. Excellent organisational and time-management abilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Location

At our main offices at Mylor Creek Boatyard, Mylor Bridge near Falmouth. You may also be required to work from our site in Falmouth in the future, so should be flexible to work at either location.

Salary

Salary is negotiable depending on experience and is between 27,000 - 32,000 per annum.

Interviews

Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received.

How to apply

Please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectation and current notice period to recruitment@cockwells.co.uk

Please note you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position, as we do not offer visa sponsorship.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Mylor Bridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person