GAC Group
Accounts Assistant
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Accounts Assistant – Grangemouth
About the Role
Could you be the person we are looking for to join us as our new Accounts Assistant in Grangemouth? We want to hear from you!
What would your day at GAC look like? You will support the finance function across a range of core accounting and administrative duties, including:
- Managing the department mailbox and responding to queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements
- Posting journals and supporting ledger reviews
- Calculating and posting monthly accruals and prepayments
- Preparing balance sheet and bank reconciliations
- Supporting the UK statutory reporting process
- Analysing and posting credit card and cash expenses
- Setting up bank payments for authorisation
- Contributing to ad hoc project work and continuous improvement initiatives
Business Analysis
- Providing analytical insights to support business decision-making and identify areas for improvement
- Producing and presenting regular management information reports
- Supporting budget tracking and performance analysis
Job Requirements
What are we looking for?
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines with strong time management skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong competency in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge and experience of journal posting (including debits and credits)
- Confidence communicating with non-finance colleagues across the business
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Why Join GAC?
This is your chance to become part of a global GAC team, providing professional shipping, logistics and marine services since 1956. Everything we do is guided by the GAC Spirit:
- Mutual loyalty between management and staff
- Value and recognition of individuals beyond their job roles
- Quality, safety and sustainability with a human touch
With 7,500+ colleagues across 300 strategically located offices in over 50 countries, we focus on:
- Innovation and ethics
- Long-term growth
- Global portfolios designed to support our customers’ operations
As our Accounts Assistant in Grangemouth, you’ll work in a team dedicated to high standards of customer service, aiming to be industry leaders.
Career Opportunities with GAC UK
- Committed employer offering an enjoyable and rewarding career
- Significant training and development prospects
Employee Benefits
- 38 days’ annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) plus a birthday day off
- Access to the Vitality at Work Scheme
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Eyecare scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Retail discounts scheme
Sustainability & Culture at GAC UK
In 2021, we launched our 10-year sustainability programme – MARS30, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our mission: ✔ Grow long-term customer relationships ✔ Significantly reduce environmental impact ✔ Improve wellbeing for our people ✔ Influence partners to meet these goals
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We believe "what you are is just as important as what you do" – our GAC Spirit embodies: 🔹 Mutual loyalty between management and staff 🔹 Supportive, inclusive work-lifestyle balance 🔹 Serving excellence through workplace happiness
At GAC UK, we:
- Foster a diverse and inclusive environment
- Awarded Maritime UK Diversity in Maritime Charter Status (2021)
- Promote mental health awareness through:
- Mental Health First Aiders across the UK
- Monthly Wellbeing Working Group meetings
- Internal wellbeing initiatives
- Support diversity and inclusion with tangible action plans
Charity Work & Community
Since January 2026, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is our official Charity of the Year – we will:
- Raise funds to support CALM’s suicide prevention helpline throughout the year
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We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
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