Accounts Assistant (Ipswich, GB)

Company Overview

Offering a complete ecosystem of maritime services, including broking, finance, port services and research, Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping. Our unrivalled reach, expertise, and depth of experience, combined with leading research, enables us to partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.

To understand more including day-to-day life at Clarksons, visit us at www.clarksons.com

Division Overview

Offering exceptional port agency and logistics services, we provide turnkey solutions for clients in the marine and energy sectors.

Established ships agents with a reputation for excellence, our specialist team provide round the clock vessel agency and services to the Offshore energy and dry bulk sectors.

Discover more at www.clarksons.com/port-services

Role Summary

The person in this role will provide fixture entries and create invoices/credit notes in GAIN for our Specialised Products department, as required in accordance with Company procedures.

What you’ll be doing

Check Shipbroker recaps (contract) to ensure accurate fixture creation in GAIN. Check owners/charters invoices for accuracy prior to creating invoices in GAIN. Assist with invoice reporting and queries. To consistently be aware of and meet deadlines. Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change; Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport; Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results; Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt; Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas; Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Other requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles (i.e. double entry book-keeping/ prepayments/ accruals would be an advantage but not essential). A high degree of numeracy is essential. Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in order to meet tight deadlines. Self-confident with good communication skills (both written and verbal) and problem-solving skills. Team player who can also work well independently. Desire to learn, develop and contribute to the wider team goals. Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Strong IT skills in MS office packages.