Assistant Accountant – Marine Services

3 weeks ago


Penzance, United Kingdom Harland & Wolff Full time
Job Description

Key Responsibilities for role

  • Supporting the Finance Controller with managing day-to-day financial operations of HWMS & Scilly Ferries, including financial reporting; cash flow management; 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.
  • Expense Management: Monitor and analyse expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints
  • Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records and identify any discrepancies.
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Essential:

  • 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
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills along with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks 
  • Experience in accounting and financial systems
  • Direct experience in accounts payable activities.

Desirable:

  • 2+ years’ experience within marine services, ferry service or manufacturing
  • Experience of working with a ERP system, preferably IFS

 

 

 


Qualifications

Key Interpersonal/Behavioral Skills:

  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to build effective relationships with other team members as well as outside parties


Additional Information

The Package:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Company pension
  • 33 days holiday (pro rata)
  • Life Assurance
  • L&D opportunities

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.



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