Accounts Assistant

Company: CLARKSON PLC
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of Month End reporting.
  • Daily fixture book to MD
  • Reconciling 3rd party accounts
  • Check Shipbroker recaps (contract) to ensure accurate fixture creation in GAIN
  • Check owners/charters invoices for accuracy prior to creating invoices in GAIN
  • Review freight payments and associated paperwork
  • Cover treasury and credit control role.
  • Cover multicurrency cashbook maintenance/bank reconciliations.
  • Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Desired Attributes

  • 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 and experience of accounting principles (i.e. double entry bookkeeping/prepayments/ accruals would be an advantage but not essential).
  • Knowledge of Workday Financials or equivalent financial reporting software would be an advantage.
  • A high degree of numeracy is essential.
  • Organised and able to prioritise own workload in order to meet tight deadlines.
  • Self-confident with good communication skills (both written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience of working in a team environment within a large organisation.
  • Commercially aware with interest in the wider economy and world affairs.
  • Desire to learn, develop and contribute to the wider team goals.
  • Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
  • Good IT skills in MS office packages (at least intermediate level in use of excel) is essential.

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Posted: June 22nd, 2026