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Assistant Accountant

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Okehampton, Devon EX20 3AL, England

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a driven Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Okehampton, Devon.
  • The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should have a demonstrated accounting background, ideally with AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing ledger maintenance, processing supplier invoices, and preparing management accounts.
  • Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Excel, along with strong communication skills, are essential for this role.

Assistant AccountantOkehampton, Devon£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Our client is currently seeking a driven Assistant Accountant to join their forward-thinking finance team within a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation.

As the Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive support to the finance team and senior management in the effective management of daily financial operations.

The responsibilities:

  • Oversee ledger maintenance, ensuring accurate bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Process supplier invoices and payments with precision and timeliness.
  • Prepare management accounts on weekly and monthly cycles, handling accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
  • Support statutory compliance, including VAT returns and regulatory financial reporting.
  • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for resort departments to align financial planning.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and assist in year-end audit procedures.
  • Address cross-departmental finance inquiries, providing actionable solutions.
  • Optimise financial workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy across operations.

The candidate:

  • Demonstrated accounting background, ideally within a related role.
  • AAT qualified, qualified-by-experience candidates will be considered.
  • Advanced proficiency in accounting platforms and Excel expertise (formulas, pivot tables, reporting).
  • Meticulous accuracy combined with analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication, fostering collaboration across teams.

If you would like to know more about this Assistant Accountant opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

Ref: 15088

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.