AP Finance Assistant - Oil Spill Response Limited : Job Details

AP Finance AssistantSouthampton, UKAbout UsWe are OSRL, a leading organisation dedicated to global oil spill preparedness and response.As the largest international industry-funded co-operative, we offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of environmental stewardship, collaborating with industry experts and global partners, and the chance to mitigate the impact of oil spills worldwide.We are now looking for an AP Finance Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.The Benefits- Salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum- 10% employer contribution to a Group Personal Pension Plan (no employee contribution required)- Private medical insurance- Health cash plan- 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays- Death in service benefit at four times your pensionable salaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join our industry-leading organisation and support essential financial processes within a global business.You will have the chance to put your finance expertise to use in a welcoming and collaborative environment, where your contributions will make a real difference beyond the numbers.What’s more, you will discover multiple career development opportunities, enabling you to develop your skills, and ultimately reach your full potential.The RoleAs an AP Finance Assistant, you will support the finance function with banking and purchase ledger tasks, ensuring financial integrity across our operations.Specifically, you will manage banking transactions for assigned EMEA accounts, reconciling statements, preparing payment runs, and maintaining direct debit records. You will also process supplier invoices and employee expense claims, and ensure compliance with financial policies, assisting employees with queries.Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you will manage cash flow and oversee foreign currency payments, as well as support month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations.Additionally, you will:- Provide cover for UK BACS and EMEA payment runs when required- Monitor and resolve outstanding balances on company credit cards and supplier accounts- Support the Financial Accountant with smaller overseas payrolls- Assist with financial controls, compliance, and continuous improvement initiativesAbout YouTo be considered as an AP Finance Assistant, you will need:- Experience working in a finance department, preferably within a global company- Experience with bank entries, reconciliations, supplier invoice processing, and expense management- Working knowledge of VAT and foreign currency transactions- The ability to apply financial processes to ensure compliance- Strong communication skills with confidence to challenge where appropriate- Proficiency in business/accounting software (NetSuite and SharePoint experience desirable)- Intermediate capability in MS Office, particularly Excel- High attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate data on timeOther organisations may call this role Accounts Payable Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Ledger Clerk, Purchase Ledger Assistant, or Accounts Payable Clerk.Webrecruit and OSRL are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to take on this role as an AP Finance Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.