AP Accountant

We are recruiting an AP Accountant for our client in Aberdeen on a fixed term basis - until end of November 2025.

This is a full time role offering hybrid working.

The Accountants Payable (AP) accountant will be responsible for providing all financial and administrative support within the Accountants payable function of the organization. Also, ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures and related internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Understand company vision and apply the company values in all business activities.
• Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Sort, code and match invoices, upload and set them up for payment approval in the system.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers, schedule payments and ensure payments are received for any outstanding credit; generally respond to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Prepare Vendor statement reconciliations, analysis of accounts, produce monthly reports including AP aging report and assist with month end closing.
• Maintain vendor files and other historical records.
• Continue to improve the AP process.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Understand the Region's specific Local Taxes (VAT, WHT) for each country within the region to be able to process AP invoices and Payments as per local regulations.
• Prepare Region related Reporting requirements related to AP, including IKTVA Submission, GOSI, WHT Returns, VAT Returns, and Contracts Reporting to local authorities.
• Upload Vendor Payment files to Bank Portal for Payment approval at processing by the bank.
• Prepare Weekly Payment Proposals and submit for review and approval.
• Review and submit changes to Vendor Bank Accounts in IFS.
• Communicate internally with Senior Accountant, Cost Controller, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Rig Managers, Heads of Departments, Co-workers and Colleagues.
• Communicate externally with vendors to ensure all transactions are recorded and there are no open vendor payment issues.
• Provide assistance to the Rig Manager and other functional departments with respect to their department vendor invoices.
• Ensure proper control and verification of all transactions and the recording of the same correctly.
• If required, provide assistance to other regional accounts payable personnel.
• This is an office-based role which requires attention to detail and data management working under general supervision and where problems can be difficult but not complex.
• Occasional offshore/shipyard visits may be required in this role.

Desired Qualities / Qualifications

• Relevant college degree/Diploma (Accounting and/or finance degree required).
• Preferred experience in a similar role within the offshore drilling related environment.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Good MS Excel working knowledge and ERP experience preferred.