Accounts Assistant (Accounts Payable)

Kongsberg Gruppen; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global technology group as an Accounts Assistant, based in Aberdeen, where you'll support the Accounts Payable team by processing invoices, managing payments, and reconciling accounts. This role values detail-oriented individuals passionate about finance, offering opportunities for growth within a diverse and innovative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Attractive insurance policies

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance role, ideally focusing on Accounts Payable.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Log, authorise, and process supplier invoices.
• Manage payment runs for suppliers and intercompany transactions.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and support month-end close.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Dynamics AX

Job description

Make an impact with us at KONGSBERG. Your expertise Protechts People and Planet. We're seeking talented individuals to help us shape the maritime future. If you're ready to be part of this exciting journey, your adventure begins here!

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support our Accounts Payable function. In this role, you'll be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and ensuring timely payments. If you have a keen eye for accuracy, strong organisational skills, and a passion for numbers, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

Accounts Payable

• Log, authorise, and process supplier invoices
• Manage payment runs (monthly and ad-hoc) for suppliers and intercompany transactions
• Resolve supplier disputes and queries
• Review and reconcile supplier statements
• Maintain supplier records and ensure ledger accuracy
• Support month-end close for Accounts Payable

Cash Management

• Process monthly direct debits and standing orders
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations (GBP and foreign currency accounts)
• Assist with month-end close for cash management
• Handle customer refunds and intercompany payment corrections

Fixed Assets

• Maintain and review capital expenditure requisitions (CAPEX database)
• Update fixed asset register with additions and disposals
• Process journals for asset disposals (gain/loss)
• Calculate monthly depreciation

Travel expense management

• Act as main liaison for our Travel Management Company (CTM) and Airplus company card
• Process and reconcile travel-related invoices

We think you should have:

• Experience in an accounts or finance role, ideally with a focus on Accounts Payable
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Experience with Dynamics AX is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

You are able to

• use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals
• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.
• We offer hybrid working arrangement.

At KONGSBERG, "Protechting People and Planet" drives solutions, and diverse teams inspire innovation.

Where you will be working
Aberdeen

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.