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

Skills

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

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

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Meticulous, attention to detail and reliable

Ability to take ownership of tasks and work with minimal supervision