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Accounts Assistant

City of London Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
As an Accounts Assistant, you'll get exposure to month-end, reporting, reconciliations, audit and international finance, while also getting involved in automation, AI and process improvement.
  • Be part of an innovative business shaping the future of shipping
  • International exposure across a global finance function

About Our Client

The client is a fast-growing maritime business, backed by a major global shipping group.

Job Description

  • Supporting monthly accounts and group reporting
  • Preparing journals, including accruals, prepayments and intercompany recharges
  • Preparing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
  • Investigating cost variances and supporting financial reporting
  • Processing purchase invoices and employee expenses
  • Preparing bank reconciliations and supporting treasury activities
  • Supporting UK tax compliance and external audits
  • Working with finance teams across the UK and internationally
  • Supporting process improvements, automation and AI projects
  • Helping to improve controls, systems and processes across finance
  • Providing transactional cover for international colleagues when required

The Successful Applicant

  • Previous Assistant Accountant / transactional finance experience
  • A solid understanding of double-entry, accruals and prepayments
  • Experience with reconciliations and month-end
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills
  • A genuine interest in technology, automation and AI
  • Confidence working with colleagues across different countries

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Permanent position within the maritime industry.
  • Excellent Benefits
  • Hybrid working and flexibility
  • Opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive finance team.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Timi Olopade
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110753
Phone number
+44 207 645 1477

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Timi Olopade
Consultant phone
+44 207 645 1477
Job reference
JN-092026-7110753