Accounts Assistant

 

Main characteristics

Location

Blyth, Northumberland

Company

Port of Blyth

Salary

£25000 - £30000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Distribution

Job summary

Accounts Assistant
The Company
The Port of Blyth is a major statutory UK Trust Port, expanding rapidly and having recently announced record Group turnover of over £30 million. Much of this growth is driven by its position as a leading UK offshore energy support base that continues to be at the forefront of offshore wind and renewable energy development.
The Port has a reputation for its customer focused and innovative can-do approach to handling services, covering a number of sectors including offshore energy, project cargo, containers, dry bulks and breakbulks.
Its major subsidiary, Transped, provides a comprehensive worldwide door-to-door forwarding and logistics service, whilst Port Training Services offers award-winning industrial and port related training across the UK.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast moving and growing business, with the potential to quickly take on responsibility and grow within the organisation.
This is an office based role that will involve working in the Finance team, including closely with the Finance Director, with full training and career development provided for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop their career.
We are a high-growth dynamic business with exciting and ambitious plans ahead. This would be an ideal time to join the Finance team to gain experience and skills in a wide range of Finance areas as well as to contribute to the organisations continued success.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
Cashbook processing, posting, reconciliation and analysis
Monthly bank reconciliations
Petty cash and credit card management
Assisting in aspects of management accounts preparation, including journal posting and account reconciliation
Analysis and investigation of P&L and income expenditure
Supporting purchase ledger including invoice processing and payment
Responsible for financial management & analysis for business units
Supporting senior management / accountant and the finance team
Responsibility for management of utilities, including mobile phones
Assisting in preparation of year end information and liaising with the auditors
Supporting the sales invoicing function as well as credit control
Fixed assets register maintenance
Governmental submissions
Skill Requirements
Essential:
A minimum of 1 year experience in a finance role
Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Practical experience of Finance / ERP system
High levels of enthusiasm
Strong communication and interpersonal skills good team player
Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to challenge
Ability to plan and manage changing priorities
Able to work to deadlines both internally and externally
Preferred (but not Essential):
Sage Finance / ERP experience
Understanding of prepayment, accruals and journals
Degree in a related field
Remuneration
* £25k to £30k per annum depending on experience for 37.5 hours per week
* Private medical scheme
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 statutory days)
* Bonus scheme
* Fully funded financial & study time support for professional training
How to Apply
Applications in writing by email to Stuart Balmer-Howieson (HR and Safety Manager)