Contract Finance Administrator

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; Isle of Man; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency is seeking a Finance Administrator for a full-time 12-month contract on the Isle of Man. The role focuses on managing transactional accounting, month-end close, and cash operations across multiple departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have AAT level (or working towards) with 5+ years of practical experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a collaborative

Qualifications

• AAT level or working towards, or qualified by experience, with 5+ years of transactional accounting and month-end close experience.
• Proven track record of resolving discrepancies with sound judgment on escalation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly vessel close process including income/cost analysis, FX, and derivatives review.
• Perform month-end inventory identification and reconciliation for accurate reporting.
• Conduct margin share analysis and adjustments after trade closures and portfolio clean-ups.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication

Education

AAT Level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a full-time temporary Finance Administrator for a 12-month contract on the Isle of Man. This role is key in managing accounting tasks across various strategies and overseeing cash operations. You will collaborate with different departments, especially during the vessel close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.

JOB DUTIES:

• Manage and support the monthly vessel close process, including income and cost analysis, foreign exchange, and derivatives review.
• Perform month-end inventory identification and reconciliation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct margin share analysis and adjustments following trade closures and portfolio clean-ups.
• Review balance sheet and derivatives positions for accurate strategy allocation and reporting.
• Process and review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and office invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
• Facilitate trade and office payment processing while maintaining banking system records.
• Support coordination of foreign exchange transactions for trading and regional office operations.
• Monitor debtor positions and liaise with internal teams and customers to manage overdue balances.
• Maintain and update cash flow forecasts in coordination with Operations.
• Oversee petty cash management and reconciliation across offices.
• Manage supplier confirmations and resolve related queries.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations across multiple regional accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Conduct prepayment and intercompany account reconciliations for accurate period-end reporting.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Support internal and external audit and compliance processes, including documentation requests and query resolution.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to support period-end deadlines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• AAT level qualified (or working towards), or qualified by experience, with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in transactional accounting and month-end close.
• A proven track record of independently resolving discrepancies and queries, demonstrating sound judgement on escalation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work to strict time deadlines.
• Effective time management skills to prioritise tasks.
• Capacity to work independently with high levels of accuracy.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, providing opportunities for professional development and a structured career progression pathway. You will be part of a supportive working environment that values teamwork and encourages personal growth.