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
This role provides experienced accounting & co-ordination on a variety of key finance operations for a significant number of the UK businesses and overseas legal entities within the Group.
The person in this role will be responsible as part of a team for the accurate and timely delivery of all day-to-day finance operations for all assigned legal entities including management reporting and statutory accounting.
We are looking for a qualified accountant who is proficient in delivering results in a dynamic, fast paced environment and can collaborate effectively across the wider finance team and with senior stakeholders across a number of functions.
 

What you’ll be doing
• Oversee end-to-end finance operations for in-scope entities.

• Responsible for timely production of monthly management accounts and related management information, including P&L, balance sheet & cash flows for in-scope entities.
• Review & challenge all the monthly management accounts, supporting schedules & reports, understanding all key movements.
• Thorough review of the balance sheet and balance sheet reconciliations, providing commentary and analysis where needed.
• Drive the continuous improvements to financial processes, automation reporting and controls.
• Assist in ensuring all statutory reporting deadlines are met for in-scope entities, including annual accounts and tax filings.
• Manage the audit process of the in-scope entities, liaising with external auditors and preparing schedules for auditors as required.
• Lead and develop a team of assistant accountants to ensure all reporting requirements are met and provide support and guidance to help develop team members.
• Assist the Financial Controller, in leading the UK finance function, identifying ways to increase efficiency and growth opportunities.
• Investigate / problem-solve ad hoc queries as they arise.
• Identify and support improvements within the business.
• Contribute to key finance projects as needed.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the Group.
 

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
• Professional finance qualification in either ACA / CIMA / ACCA

• Strong technical financial experience, preferably within a complex global company
• Experienced in accounts preparation and management reporting
• Proficient in producing, understanding, and interpreting complex/technical information clearly and concisely for both finance and non-finance audiences

• Demonstrable experience of developing a deep understanding of financial results, including P&L drivers, balance sheet results, business metrics, and other key trends
• Knowledge of Workday would be an advantage but not essential
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Numerate and highly analytical
• An effective communicator (verbal and written), able to liaise with people at all levels
• An ability to lead and motivate a small team and provide support to and deputise for the Financial Controller, where required

• Able to work effectively in teams and across functions of the business
• A strong problem solver who is results focused and able to use initiative
• Self-motivated and highly organised, able to multitask and manage multiple priorities with competing demands and work to tight deadlines

• Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment