Boskalis
Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)
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Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Make Your Mark as an Accounts Assistant at Boskalis
The Accounts Assistant supports the maintenance of accurate financial records, transactions, and reports for companies within the UK Group. Key responsibilities include:
- Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Invoicing & General Bookkeeping
- Ensuring financial compliance, while providing day-to-day support to the finance team and broader business.
Main Tasks
- Oversee and post cashbook entries
- Process and post petty cash and vessel cash returns
- Manage prepaid expense card administration (issuing, top-ups, expense reconciliations)
- Reconcile cash advance ledger accounts
- Maintain the sales ledger and prepare debtors reports
- Process intercompany recharges
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations (intercompany, prepayments, debtors, banks, cash)
- Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure depreciation is posted
- Offer ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and Project Controllers -ininotherron accounting and administrative duties as required
Required Knowledge & Experience
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- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
- Desirable: AAT qualification or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
- Hands-on experience with cashbook postings, expense processing, and reconciliations
- Basic understanding of VAT, CIS, and purchase-ledger-related taxes
- Proficient in Excel and accounting/ERP systems
- Flair for data entry and accuracy
- Confidence in collaborating across diverse teams and locations
What You Can Expect
- Dynamic Environment: Work with an international team to make a meaningful impact.
- Rewarding Conditions:
- Competitive salary
- 25+ days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Generous pension with flexible benefits (e.g., private healthcare, extra holiday days)
- Free parking and refreshments
- Friendly, collaborative office culture
- Career Development: Opportunities through Boskalis Academy for training and growth.
Additional Information
- Role: Reports to the Finance Manager, based in the Finance Business Unit.
- Location: Primarily at Westminster House, Fareham, Hampshire, UK.
- Flexibility: Up to 2 hybrid working days per week.
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week).
- Tenure: 1-year fixed-term contract.
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Next Steps
Begin your application via the careers website, where you’ll submit a motivation letter and CV. Interviews will take place (online or in-office as preferred).
About Boskalis
Boskalis Westminster Ltd is the UK subsidiary of the Royal Boskalis Group, a global leader in dredging, offshore contracting, and maritime services. Known for innovation, safety, and sustainability, we deliver complex infrastructural and marine projects worldwide—from large-scale land reclamations to nature conservation.
As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll support financial processes within our Dredging division, helping to sustain projects that protect coastlines and infrastructure.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now—applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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