Assistant Financial Accountant - Ipswich, Suffolk - MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK) : Job Details

Assistant Financial Accountant - SAP Project

Full time, Temporary (until 31st December 2025)

We are recruiting for an Assistant Financial Accountant to support the the Financial Accounting Team to meet the SAP Project requirements for the UK and Group within the agreed timescales. They will also assist in the completion of cash forecasting, purchase ledger duties and other ongoing projects.

At MSC UK, our success is a result of the skill and hard work of all of our team members. Our team do not just work for us, they develop and grow with us.

Skills and experience you’ll bring to us

• Able to demonstrate intermediate Excel skills
• Proficient in using SAP
• Self-starter who’s able to identify & raise potential issues to the SAP Project manager
• Knowledgeable in cash forecasting and the treasury & Purchase ledger functions
• Proactive and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong team player and adaptable to meet workload demands
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and analytical skills, attention to detail

Desirable skills:

• Project Experience
• Part-qualified or working towards AAT qualification

How you will help us and what you can expect

• Become sufficiently cross trained on processes within the team to provide cover and enhance understanding for the SAP project.
• Assist on any other ad hoc projects.
• Undertake activities for the Financial Accounts team to enable the associated SAP Project requirements to be delivered for Group and the UK Business within the required timescales.
• Be proactive in identifying potential opportunities for improvements to made within the team as a result of implementing the SAP Project to enable the team to be more effective and efficient in meeting business needs.
• Be proactive in identifying issues within the team that could impact the success of the SAP Project.
• Be a team player, maintaining a positive attitude, within the credit control team and across the Financial Accounting team as a whole.
• Assist on any other ad hoc projects.

If you feel that this is the next step in your career, please apply now.