Accounts Assistant- With CIMA/ACCA support

3 weeks ago


Penzance Cornwall, United Kingdom Harland & Wolff Full time

Harland & Wolff, a fast growing shipping and marine engineering business, is looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to support its Marine Services and Isles of Scilly (IOS) Ferry business.
As part of its five-market, six-service business growth strategy, Harland & Wolff recently commenced its marine services offering under Harland & Wolff (Marine Services) Ltd. (HWMS), HWMS will be focussed on growing and maturing its UK and Europe-wide sea freight, towage and workboat charter offering to its clients in addition to dealing with internal movement of structures and parts between the Group’s yards and client facilities. Scilly Ferries, a division of Harland & Wolff Group, is a new ferry service launching in Spring 2024 operating between Penzance and St Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly. HWMS will be the exclusive freight and logistics partner for Scilly Ferries.
Supporting the Finance Controller with managing day-to-day financial operations of HWMS & Scilly Ferries, including financial reporting; financial planning and analysis; risk management.
Financial Reporting: produce timely and accurate financial reporting including monthly financial statements, management reports, Board packs, and statutory accounts, ensuring maintenance of supporting reconciliations.
Financial Planning and Analysis: produce budget and financial forecasts in line with Group requirements, including reporting any variances.
Accounts Payable and Receivables including invoice processing, vendor payments and customer invoicing.
Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records and identify any discrepancies.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Working towards professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
At least three years’ experience of working in a busy finance environment
Excellent understanding of accounting processes and the need for appropriate controls in place.
Proficient in the use of Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in accounting and financial systems
Direct experience in accounts payable activities.
2+ years’ experience within marine services, ferry service or manufacturing
~ Competitive base salary
~ Company pension
~33days holiday (pro rata)
~ Life Assurance
~ com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.



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