Accounts Assistant

ABP; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP, the UK's largest ports operator, is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their Port Business Services team. This role involves processing accounting transactions, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, proactive, and possess strong analytical skills, with opportunities for growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Pension

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Studying AAT or first role in Management Accounting.
• Experience in a shared service centre is ideal.
• Understanding of end-to-end finance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions and assist with month-end close.
• Contribute to production of management and statutory accounts.
• Build relationships with key contacts to identify process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English Grades A*-C (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

We're the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It's a story we're proud of but it doesn't end there. We're transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

The Role: Accounts Assistant - Port Business Services (PBS)

Purpose:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, working alongside part-qualified and qualified accountants, the purpose of the role is to process, with support, accounting transactions within ABP's Finance Shared Services (FSS) team in Port Business Services (PBS).

Scope:

Support and assist in accounting and banking activities across the PBS Management Accounting team within Port Business Services (PBS).

Accountabilities:

• Delivery of Services
• Involvement in the timeliness and accuracy of revenue accounting (including verification) to agreed standards within targeted timelines
• Contributing to the production of timely, relevant and accurate management and statutory accounts
• Ensure all documents are retained for control verification and to support internal and external audit reviews
• The Accounts Assistant will work within a bigger team, including some part-qualified and qualified Accountants, and will be involved in activities such as processing journals, assisting with month-end close, preparing cash forecasts, processing manual payments, performing variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounting, maintaining accurate records, routine analysis, reporting, GL maintenance, and other ad hoc tasks.

2. Management and ongoing monitoring of service delivery

• Contribute to preparation of Key Performance Indicators for the Management Accounting Team to monitor performance and service delivery levels, to improve PBS and individual performance
• Review revenue, costs, and capital expenditure in line with expectations or budgets to ensure accuracy and understanding of variances

3. Continuous Improvement

• Build relationships with key contacts across Port Business Services and regional Finance teams to understand process context and identify/raise process improvement ideas
• Proactively suggest improvements to drive efficiency and internal controls

About you:

You will be a team player, eager to learn, able to self-manage, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Experience/Qualifications

• Starting/studying AAT and/or first role in Management Accounting
• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English Grades A*-C (or equivalent)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Competencies

• Excellent numerical and written communication skills
• Integrity and openness to challenge
• Professional work approach
• Team player

Ideal

• Experience in a shared service centre
• Understanding of end-to-end finance processes
• SAP experience
• Experience in Ports Industry

Additional Information:

We offer a welcoming and challenging environment, competitive benefits, pension, private health insurance, and more. Pre-employment screening and a medical exam are required. We are an equal opportunities employer and conduct pre-employment security checks.