Lloyd Barnes Recruitment jobs

Bookkeeper Okehampton, Devon £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking a detail-focused Bookkeeper to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This role offers flexibility, with both full-time and part-time working arrangements being considered. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised finance professional looking to take ownership of a varied bookkeeping role within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. As the Bookkeeper, you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the wider finance function, and providing reliable information to assist with the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll enjoy a varied workload, genuine responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements while continuing to develop your accounting expertise. The responsibilities: - Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are correctly processed - Complete bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies - Manage purchase ledger activities, including invoices and supplier payments - Reconcile income, payments, and financial transactions across multiple areas - Support month-end reporting and general accounting processes - Assist with financial analysis and preparation of supporting information - Liaise with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and external contacts - Identify improvements to enhance finance processes and controls The candidate: - Previous experience within bookkeeping, accounts administration, or a similar finance role - Confident using accounting software, ideally Xero or similar platforms - Strong understanding of reconciliations, purchase ledger, and transactional finance - Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy - Professional communicator with the ability to work independently and collaboratively If you would like to know more about this Bookkeeper opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15334

Accounts Assistant Kingsbridge, Devon £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Our client, a prestigious and ambitious organisation based in the South Hams, is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered, offering flexibility to suit the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity suited to a Accounts Assistant looking for long-term progression; somebody who enjoys variety and taking ownership of a broad range of accounting responsibilities. Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting core accounting processes, and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day finance operations. Joining a supportive and collaborative environment, this role offers genuine responsibility and opportunities for progression, as well as a varied workload. The responsibilities: - Maintain accurate financial records using accounting systems - Complete daily bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies - Manage purchase ledger processes, including invoice processing and payments - Reconcile revenue streams, payments, and transactional data - Support month-end procedures, reporting, and account preparation - Prepare financial analysis and expenditure reports for review - Liaise with suppliers, internal teams, and external advisors - Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls The candidate: - Previous bookkeeping or finance administration experience - Strong working knowledge of Xero or similar accounting software - Experience with reconciliations, purchase ledger, and transactional finance processes - Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills - Confident communicator with the ability to work independently If you would like to know more about this Accounts Assistant opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15334

Financial Controller Devon (On-site) £75,000 per annum If you are looking for a role where you can genuinely shape the future of a growing, investment backed business, this is one worth exploring. I am currently partnering exclusively with a well-established, large-scale leisure and hospitality operation in Devon that has recently secured private equity backing and is now entering an exciting phase of transformation, investment, and growth. With a significant refurbishment programme underway and ambitious plans to elevate both customer experience and commercial performance, the business is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to play a key role in that journey. This is far more than a traditional reporting role. Sitting on the senior leadership team, you will act as a true business partner providing insight, challenging decisions, and helping drive performance across a complex, multi-faceted operation. The Role You will take ownership of the finance function, lead an established on-site team and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information. Alongside core financial stewardship, you will work closely with operational leaders to influence strategy, improve performance, and support ongoing transformation. Key areas of focus include: - Leading and developing the finance team, ensuring robust processes, controls, and continuous improvement - Delivering high quality monthly management accounts with meaningful analysis and actionable insight - Providing weekly operational reporting, including revenue and payroll performance - Supporting strategic decision making through strong business partnering across departments - Managing budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow to support growth and investment plans - Overseeing statutory reporting, audit, and compliance under UK GAAP - Managing treasury, banking relationships, and funding requirements - Ensuring payroll accuracy and efficiency for a large workforce - Supporting investor reporting and engagement with private equity stakeholders About You You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience in a hands-on Financial Controller or similar role. Just as importantly, you will bring a commercial mindset and the confidence to operate as a key voice within the leadership team. You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operational environment where you can add value beyond the numbers, translating financial data into clear insight and driving better business decisions. Experience in multi-site, leisure, hospitality, or private equity-backed environments would be advantageous, but not essential. Why This Role? - A genuine opportunity to shape and influence a high-profile, growing business - Private equity backing with clear investment and expansion plans - A broad, hands-on role combining financial control with strategic input - A collaborative leadership team that values ideas and impact - Significant scope for progression as the business continues to scale This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded Financial Controller who wants to step into a role with real visibility, influence, and long-term growth potential. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Jamie Wall at Lloyd Barnes. Ref: JW15339

Management Accountant Exeter, Devon £40,000 - £42,000 per annum Our client, a successful and growing organisation based on the outskirts of Exeter, is seeking a commercially astute Management Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take on a varied role, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting and management information. As the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and driving informed business decisions within a collaborative and supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Management Accountant looking to broaden their commercial experience within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. The Responsibilities: - Prepare management accounts and financial reports - Produce financial analysis and performance commentary - Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting - Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls - Manage fixed asset reporting and intercompany transactions - Support statutory reporting, audits, and compliance activities - Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to provide financial insight - Mentor and support junior members of the finance team The Candidate: - Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - Previous experience in a management accounting role - Strong analytical, reconciliation, and Excel skills - Excellent communication skills with a commercial approach - Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities If you would like to know more about this Management Accountant opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15331