Tregothnan
Accounts Assistant
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Accounts Assistant
Approximately 8 miles from Truro, Cornwall
Salary from £29,000pa (depending on experience)
Full-time, 35 hrs pw, Mon-Fri, 9.00am–5.00pm
About Us
Tregothnan is a rural estate with a diverse portfolio of agricultural, property, and business interests. The Estate sits on the banks of the River Fal and is home to a world-renowned botanical garden and pioneering tea plantations, and supports employment across gardens, forestry, farming, maintenance, joinery, and professional services. Combining a deep respect for heritage with a progressive and commercial approach, the estate is committed to responsible stewardship and the long-term care of its exceptional landscape.
The Estate offers a diverse range of roles and activities, with a strong community spirit, inspiring surroundings, and engaging work. Working at Tregothnan means becoming part of Cornwall’s heritage while helping to shape its modern future.
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The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant who will process financial transactions for the Accounts Team and support the Management Accountant.
Duties include:
- Processing supplier invoices onto the purchase ledger, reconciling supplier statements, and resolving discrepancies.
- Recording income received and assisting with credit control.
- Performing bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Assisting with creditor payment runs.
- Monthly internal invoicing.
- Assisting with monthly verification and reviewing of accounting transactions, accruals, and processing journal entries.
- Supporting with quarterly VAT returns and the preparation of management accounts.
- Monthly reporting, including maintenance of the fixed asset registers.
About You
You will need:
- AAT Level 4 and/or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience in a similar position.
- Preferably prior experience using SAGE or similar.
- Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and good attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, professional attitude, polite, and good levels of personal presentation.
- A full UK driving licence and own transport to travel to and from work, as we are in a rural location with no access to public transport.
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Benefits
- Salary from £29,000 per annum (depending on experience).
- 35 hrs pw, Mon-Fri, 9.00am-5.00pm.
- 21 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Health care cash back plan.
- Discount scheme with high street and online retailers.
- Salary sacrifice homeware, tech, and cycle to work schemes.
Application deadline: 12/08/2026
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