Finance Assistant

From seabed to surface, Acteon develops solutions to the energy industry's most complex problems. We harness data, engineering knowledge, and operational expertise to efficiently design, install, maintain, extend the life of, and decommission offshore energy assets to ensure they deliver maximum economic value.

Using the latest technology, we gather and analyse hard-to-reach data in the most challenging environments. We partner with customers to apply it to their specific needs and challenges and devise tailored plans to help them safely and responsibly accelerate projects and reduce the total cost of operations.

We are looking to hire a Finance Assistant, on a full time, permanent basis. Based at our facility in Aberdeen, the Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day processing and reconciliation activities across the finance function, initially assisting General Ledger (GL) and Accounts Payable (AP), with the opportunity to gain exposure to Accounts Receivable (AR) over time. The role focuses on accuracy, data preparation, reconciliation, and investigation. It does not involve making accounting judgements and is well suited to someone looking to build a strong foundation in finance within a structured shared services environment.

This is an entry-level role within the Finance Centre of Excellence, designed for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in finance and is keen to learn core finance processes.

Duties & Main Responsibilities

General Ledger & Journal Support *Assist with the preparation and posting of standard journals, including but not limited to: oBank postings oAccruals and prepayments oFixed Assets oTravel and expense journals oCredit card accrual uploads oGRNI accruals and standard deferrals oPayroll *Ensure journals are accurately coded and supported by appropriate documentation *Submit journals in line with agreed deadlines and month-end timetables *Learn and follow established finance controls and processes

Reconciliations & Data Integrity *Prepare and maintain reconciliations, including but not limited to: oBalance sheet reconciliations oBank reconciliations *Ensure balances are fully supported and clearly explained *Investigate reconciling items and escalate issues where required *Maintain accurate records to support audit and review processes

Transactional Investigation & Issue Resolution *Assist with investigating: oBank transactions oLedger queries and discrepancies *Resolve straightforward issues independently where possible *Escalate unclear or complex items with clear supporting information

Financial Reporting & Month-End Support *Run standard finance reports from finance systems *Support data preparation for month-end close activities *Assist with the compilation of draft reporting packs

Systems, Administration & Compliance *Support system administration activities, such as: oMaintaining exchange rates oAccess updates and user changes *Assist with compliance-related tasks, surveys, and reporting requirements *Follow documented processes and contribute to process improvement over time

Learning & Development *On-the-job training provided across GL, AP, and AR activities *Opportunity to develop core finance knowledge and practical system experience *Exposure to month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial controls *Suitable starting role for progression into wider finance or accounting roles

Required *Strong interest in finance and motivation to build a career in the field *Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks *Well organised with the ability to manage routine deadlines *Willingness to learn, ask questions and follow processes *Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel *No previous finance experience required *Any experience in a finance or shared services environment is beneficial but not essential *Relevant education (e.g. accounting, finance, business) is helpful but not mandatory This is an entry-level role within the Finance Centre of Excellence, designed for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in finance and is keen to learn core finance processes. The Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day processing and reconciliation activities across the finance function, initially assisting General Ledger (GL) and Accounts Payable (AP), with the opportunity to gain exposure to Accounts Receivable (AR) over time. The role focuses on accuracy, data preparation, reconciliation and investigation. It does not involve making accounting judgements and is well suited to someone looking to build a strong foundation in finance within a structured shared services environment.