Finance Assistant

James Fisher Energy; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

A global engineering services company is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage invoices and expenses while ensuring compliance with company policies. Responsibilities include performing financial reconciliations, handling fixed asset documentation, and assisting with audits and P&L analysis. The ideal candidate will possess AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience and have strong skills in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Ability to oversee supplier accounts and ensure transactional records are accurate.
• Improving the month-end reporting timelines as per Group requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices and expenses while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc tasks and financial reconciliations.
• Assist with P&L analysis, audits, and maintain accurate month-end documentation.

Skills

AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience

Awareness of IR35

Proven working experience in an accounting role

Experience with accounting software

Strong administration skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work on own initiative

Good organisational skills

Good communication skills

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Business Central or similar ERP

Job description

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You will be responsible for managing invoices and expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies, supporting IR35 regulations for subcontractors. The role includes performing financial reconciliations, maintaining accurate month‑end documentation, and handling fixed asset, prepayment, and accrual journals. You’ll assist with P&L analysis, audits, and day‑to‑day financial transactions while providing ad‑hoc support to the wider finance team.

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What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing supplier accounts, ensuring they are kept up to date.
• Ensuring transactional records are accurate.
• Supporting the Operational and Admin team to deliver efficiencies in the P2P process.
• Proficiency in financial reporting systems and project costing/accounting.
• Improving the month‑end reporting timelines as per Group requirements.
• Ensuring work is undertaken to the highest quality and professionalism in accordance with the company integrated management system.

What we’re looking for:

• AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Awareness of IR35.
• Proven working experience in an accounting role.
• Experience with accounting software (Business Central or similar ERP) and strong administration skills.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with general ledger functions and month‑end/year‑end close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work on own initiative, as well as in a team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle‑to‑work scheme, Company Pension, etc.).
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting‑edge technology and deep expertise to support the full life‑cycle of our customers’ assets. In the Energy Division we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables – from well support and full‑field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance.

Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance

Due to the volume of applications, we may close vacancies before the deadline. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.