Assistant Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading independent provider of directional drilling services is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Aberdeen. The role involves supporting international operations through financial reporting, analysis, and managing accounts payable/receivable. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting and experience with SAP, along with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent subject.
• Previous experience with SAP essential.
• Good Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly Management Reporting and prepare journals.
• Provide P&L or variance analysis for stakeholders.
• Reconcile all company-held bank accounts monthly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Qualification with CIMA/ACCA desirable

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Join Scientific Drilling, a leading independent provider of directional drilling, wellbore navigation, surveying, and logging services worldwide. We pride ourselves on crafting innovative solutions to technically challenging problems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence among our team members.

As an Assistant Accountant in our Aberdeen office, you will play a key role in supporting our international operations. We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about accounting and eager to contribute to our success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the co-ordination of monthly Management Reporting to head office for the International group. This will include preparation of journals for accruals, prepayments, agent commissions & sales discounts.
• Arrange and participate in monthly management reviews with senior management and local district managers.
• Provide P&L or variance analysis as requested by various stakeholders.
• Support all AR and AP requirements for specific International business units, including raising sales invoices and posting vendor invoices.
• Preparation and recording of vendor and payroll payments in various currencies from multiple bank accounts.
• Reconcile all company-held bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for requested balance sheet accounts.
• Manage the purchase ledger to ensure invoices are posted, paid and any debit balances/problem accounts are investigated timeously.
• Assist with the entry process for purchase invoices by check coding AP entries for International districts.
• Prepare for review VAT/GST returns for UK and other International districts.
• Monitor fixed asset registers for International districts ensuring assets capitalised, disposed and depreciated in accordance with group policies.
• Perform other relevant duties as requested/required by management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail and good numeracy skills.
• Learns quickly and adapts to new problems and situations.
• Pursues every job with drive and determination.
• Uses logic to solve problems with effective solutions.
• Is personally committed to continual improvement.
• Listens and is able to communicate effectively with managers and peers, both written and verbally.
• Able to understand and follow instructions.
• Presents self with professional appearance and behaviour.

Education, Experience, Certification and Abilities:

• Degree in Accounting (or equivalent subject) or reasonable length of practical experience.
• Qualification (or part) with CIMA/ACCA desirable.
• Previous experience with SAP essential
• Good Excel skills.
• Ongoing job-specific training will be provided as required

At Scientific Drilling, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive.

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!