Our client requires a qualified Accountant to support the Finance Manager to ensure that the monthly financial reporting is accurate and consistent with respect to the contract and cost elements.

Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
To assist Vessel Managers throughout the month to ensure that all costs are captured within the financial reporting systems and to carry out variance analysis.
Supporting the vessel managers to enable them to be fully conversant with the financial and commercial performance of their vessel against budget and prognosis.
Supporting the Vessel Managers in the preparation of the annual budget.
Preparation of all vessel related sales invoices both dayrate and reimbursable; this includes reimbursable for 3rd party vessels.
Preparation of all necessary back up and summary sheets for sales invoices where applicable including updating of variation control sheets.
Debtor /credit control ensuring clients observe credit terms and warning where problems arise to facilitate prompt follow up; making recommendations to ensure that cash receipts are maximised and credit terms adhered to; advising contractual remedies in instances of slow and late payments from clients; summarising cash receipts sheet for use in accounts posting.
Reconciliation of month end turnover figures plus all contract related costs and comparison to budget and prognosis and attendance at month end financial reviews.
Undertaking audits against the contracts (client and catering , if applicable) to review cost invoices to ensure potential back-charges to client (e.g. due to miscoding of invoices) have not been missed.
Manages in conjunction with finance and contracts and risk management any client audits.
Responsibility for updating and distribution of contract code list.
Although part of the Finance Department the jobholder will be required to liaise with Contracts and Risk Management Department and the Operations Department to ensure that an adequate service is provided to the Vessel Managers.
The position will require flexibility at month end to ensure that the reporting deadlines are achieved.

The Candidate requirements:
ACCA or ICAS qualified
Strong IT skills including Excel and Access
Strong communication and presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal skills

Phone Craig today on 259425 or email craig.mackenzie@aaajobs.co.uk

Our client is looking for the successful candidate to come in and help the Finance team with all duties regarding the Accounts Payable process.

Duties are to include, but not restricted to:

Assisting with input of purchase invoices
Matching invoices with purchase orders
Other ad-hoc duties as required

The Candidate requirements:

Accounts Payable experience essential
Oracle or SAP experience
Oil and Gas Industry experience advantageous
Strong communication skills

Phone Craig today on 259425 or email craig.mackenzie@aaajobs.co.uk

Our client requires an experienced Payroll candidate to assist them with all elements of the payroll function. Candidates must have previous Payroll experience and knowledge of working in an environment where multiple payrolls are run is advantageous.

Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
All elements of Payroll from starters and leavers
Assisting with queries
Processing weekly timesheets
Printing off payroll reports
Issuing of cheques to 3rd parties
Entering holiday forms wage adjustments
Dealing with SSP, SMP and all other statutory elements

The Candidate requirements:
Earnie experience preferred
Payroll experience essential
Good team player

Phone Craig today on 259425 or email craig.mackenzie@aaajobs.co.uk

A vacancy has arisen for a Payroll Assistant to work as an integral part of the Corporate team of our client based to the South of the city. This is a temporary position for 3 months. Due to the urgent nature of the role candidates should be available at short notice.

Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
· Collate all payroll information each month from various departments within the required timescale.
· Input all relevant payroll information (e.g. timesheets, bank account changes, new starts, leavers, promotions, pension deductions, P45's etc) into the payroll system.
· Calculate salaries for new starts/leavers.
· Distribute payslips.
· Collect mail from reception on a daily basis and deal with as appropriate.
· Answer internal and external pay queries.
· Check figures on P45's for new employees, ensuring they are correct before inputting.
· Compiling reports as required.
· Any other duty as requested by Payroll Manager.

The Candidate requirements:

Payroll experience
Good communication skills
A close eye for detail

Phone Craig today on 259425 or email craig.mackenzie@aaajobs.co.uk

Our client is looking to recruit Joint Venture Accountants to join their team in Aberdeen. Successful Candidates will have experience of Joint Venture related accounting and will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

Provide accurate and timely JV accounting and reporting.
Assist in the booking and review of monthly JV accounting, including opex and capex accruals and non-operated JV billings
Assist in the preparation and review of JV billings for operated activites.
Assist in the preparation and booking of net book entries (DDamp;A, Abandonment, under/overlift).
Assist in the preparation of submission of results to Group Accounting including additional requirements at half year and year end.
Assist in the co-ordination of JV audits and participate in JV audits as required
Finance support to Business Finance
Build strong working relationships with Business Finance functions in all locations to ensure accounting and transactional issues are communicated and understood
Assist in the preparation of monthly regional causal reports, including variance analysis
Sundry returns and reconciliations
Assist in the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations for JV accounting, completion of the monthly control file and sundry returns required by Office of National Statistics.

Candidates must have:
Good understanding of oil and gas accounting practices and procedures
Previous experience in a corporate accounting or JV accounting role within the oil amp; gas industry
Good interpersonal, communication and personal skills
Keen focus on delivery, accuracy and timeliness

Qualifications:
Part-qualified ACA or CIMA

Outstanding opportunity within a leading Oil and Gas operator. This role involves the preparation of internal monthly management reports including variance analysis to assist management in planning, controlling and decision-making. Other duties include cost accounting/reporting and budget preparation. Suitable applicants will have experience of JV Accounting and preparation of gross management accounts. Our client is also looking to support an individual who is currently studying and wishing to progress to qualification. An exciting and challenging role within an excellent company.

Management Accountant required for Global Oil Service company based in Abu Dhabi.

Reporting to Financial Director, this is an exceptional opportunity for a recently qualified accountant with 2/ 3 years industrial experience.

Excellent tax free salary, plus a host of benefits including accommodation, living allowance, car allowance etc.

Operations Accountant 12-month contract.  Candidate can be either qualified or QBE.  Duties involve assisting in creating and developing Annual Operations Budget, packages and presentation packages.  Update the Life of Field Opex and Capex forecasts.  Previous similar experience is essential.  Negotiable day rate of around c£400.