Assistant Accountant/Junior Accountant

About the Company:

Gibson Shipbrokers is the first UK shipbroker to become a fully independent, employee-owned company, run on behalf of, and for the benefit of all worldwide employees of the company. We have an unrivalled team ethos and are dedicated to providing a working environment which gives employees autonomy to do their best work, respects of families and personal lives, and seeks to be fair in all we do.

With established offices across London, Athens, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Houston, we offer our clients a highly professional platform of global shipping solutions. Providing support to clients operating in the Tanker, Dry Cargo, Offshore, Gas and Sale & Purchase markets, we are able to draw on our industry experience to deliver world-class services.

Around the world, the Gibson name represents excellence within the shipbroking industry. Proud of our 132-year heritage we have continued to grow, adapting to the many changes that influence our global markets. Our pro-active and professional team are continuously driving the company forward ensuring we remain a market leader.

Summary of Job Role:

The Assistant Accountant/Finance Assistant supports the Finance Manager in delivering accurate and timely financial information. The role is responsible for both day-to-day finance processing and more technical accounting activities, including reconciliations, month-end support, and financial controls.

The position goes beyond administrative tasks and requires ownership of key finance processes, ensuring data accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and supporting audit and reporting requirements.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Month-End

• Actively support the month-end close process, including preparation and review of financial data
• Accounts Payable/ Receivable: including account creation, invoice allocation and payment allocation across multiple entities.
• Process inter-company transactions on expense allocation
• Credit control/ aged debt follow up
• Manage the staff expense process through the SAP Concur systems including guide users and resolve any issues in the system

Reconciliations & Financial Control

• Perform bank reconciliation
• Perform income reconciliations
• Perform reconciliations of DBS card accounts

Audit, Reporting & Compliance

• Assist on yearly audit and tax queries
• Maintain proper accounting documentation and records for audit readiness and transparency
• Take a proactive role in supporting audit requirements and responding to queries
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and procedures

Systems & Process Improvement

• Concur system ownership and reporting
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and workflows
• Support data integrity and accuracy across finance systems

Other

• Office matters, admin backup (Holiday Cover)
• Handle other ad-hoc tasks as assigned
• Provide broader finance support to the Finance Manager and UK Finance Controller as required

Personal Attributes:

• Team ethos with ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed
• Positive mentality and approach, proactive and shows initiative
• Personal drive and motivation to continuously progress
• Flexible with willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous, attention to detail and reliable

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Accountancy/ACCA or relevant diploma/ certification
• Minimum of 2- 3 years of experience in similar role
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting systems/ expense systems
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work with minimal supervision

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Discretionary Bonus
  
• Private Health Insurance
  
• Life Insurance at 8 x salary
  
• Flexible working opportunities