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

Role Summary

The Athens Finance function is responsible for all the financial reporting, controls and analysis regarding the local office, reporting to the Head office in London and ultimately supporting a variety of both internal and external stakeholders. As Accounts Assistant, you will work in the Finance function and contribute as part of a crucial team to the core accounting and financial operations for a key portion of the Clarksons business.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate all on-site accounting functions and act as liaison for all corporate accounting requests.
• Prepare, understand, and post journals (e.g. prepayments, accruals, intercompany recharges, and month end journal).

• Be responsible for the preparation of VAT returns, MyData and assist in the preparation of local Greek accounting/tax returns.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Assist the preparation and submission of regulatory reports.
• Assist with internal controls and systems.
• Ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support the local finance team.
• Assist in liaising with external auditors and assisting with the preparation of schedules as required.
• Identify and support continuous changes and improvements within the business.

• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from candidates who share our Company Values and key attributes, as follows:

• Integrity and respect – acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing in accordance with Conduct Rules, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for all.
• Drive – self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
• Relationship building – excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and others.
• Collaboration – working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver results. 
• Resilience - persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations and adopting a positive and focused approach.
• Smart - problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.

Other requirements

• Knowledge of Greek Tax accounting, Mydata, VAT.
• At least 4 years’ experience in Accounting /Finance.
• Knowledge of Workday Financials or equivalent financial reporting software would be an advantage.
• Experience in Shipping, shipbroking will be considered 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 English communication skills (both written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of working in a team environment within a large organisation.
• 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.
• Fluency in English and Greek.