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Finance Assistant

Reporting to the Finance Manager, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The successful candidate will support the finance department with day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.

Key accountabilities

  • Payment Runs – Compile and complete foreign and intercompany payment runs through the ERP system and the online banking system
  • Bank statements – Print bank statements on a daily and monthly basis, and update cash book and BACS spreadsheet
  • Batch run – Prepare and process the mid-month and month-end batch run
  • Monthly Journals – Prepare the spreadsheet for the monthly journals. Process reversing journals from previous month and prepare and process selected month-end journals
  • Account Reconciliations – Responsible for reconciling specific balance sheet accounts
  • Being the back-up for the monthly VAT reporting
  • Back-up for Accounts Payable
  • Other Adhoc duties / holiday cover.

Qualifications and experience

  • Previous experience of a similar role (5+ years)
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly on all levels both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to produce quality work under pressure and to deadlines
  • Ability to embrace change in current processes
  • Excellent IT skills, have a good understanding of Excel, Word and Outlook.

You are able to

  • adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
  • 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

Why join us

  • An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
  • Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
  • Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.
  • We offer hybrid working arrangement.

Where you will be working
Dalgety Bay, Fife KY11 9JT

Interested in knowing more? Contact:
Lucy Heaney, Finance Manager

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.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.

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.

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