Accounting Assistant (18 Months Temporary Role)

Oceaneering; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An offshore engineering firm located in Aberdeen City seeks an Accounting Assistant. This full-time role involves processing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, and ensuring the accuracy of accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess strong attention to detail, and have excellent communication skills. This position requires daily onsite attendance and offers a competitive salary with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and account for Accounts Payable.
• Assist with payroll administration bi-weekly.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Job description

Overview

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Accounting Assistant provides essential support to the accounting department by performing various transactions processing, clerical and administrative tasks. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. The role will provide support activities aimed at preparing balance sheets, trial balances, accounting classification and consolidation, generating financial reports, preparing electronic spreadsheets and accounting documents (via the system), and maintaining the company\'s accounting database, in accordance with internal procedures and respecting stipulated deadlines.

Employment Status: Full-time role

Location: Requires daily onsite attendance; this is not a remote-work position.

Responsibilities

• Processing and accounting for Accounts Payable
• Maintenance of Accounts Payable Admin Support
• Processing and accounting for Accounts Receivable and Invoicing
• Processing and coordination of Company Credit Checks
• Performing sales files review and CUF management
• Assisting with the preparation of balance sheets, trial balances, and financial reports
• Assisting with payroll administration on a bi-weekly basis
• Assisting in production of company payment runs
• Assisting with Administration of Expenses
• Administration over accounts email boxes
• Processing weekly mass journal reports and processes
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click \"Apply Now\".