Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant The Company The Port of Blyth is a major statutory UK Trust Port, expanding rapidly and having recently announced record Group turnover of over £30 million. Much of this growth is driven by its position as a leading UK offshore energy support base that continues to be at the forefront of offshore wind and renewable energy development. The Port has a reputation for its customer focused and innovative can-do approach to handling services, covering a number of sectors including offshore energy, project cargo, containers, dry bulks and breakbulks. Its major subsidiary, Transped, provides a comprehensive worldwide door-to-door forwarding and logistics service, whilst Port Training Services offers award-winning industrial and port related training across the UK. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail driven Assistant Accountant to join a fast moving and growing business, with the potential to quickly take on responsibility and grow within the organisation. This is an office-based role, 4 days per week possibly 5, working in an established team that will involve working closely with the Finance Director. We are a high-growth dynamic business with exciting and ambitious plans ahead. This would be an ideal time to join the Finance team to gain experience and skills in a wide range of Finance areas as well as to contribute to the organisation’s continued success. If you have a talent for numbers and a passion for bookkeeping, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Duties and Responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities will include: * Cashbook processing, posting, reconciliation and analysis * Credit card management * Monthly bank reconciliations * Petty cash management * Assisting accounts production for Blyth Tall Ship * Maintain fixed assets register * Assisting in aspects of management accounts, including journal preparation, posting and account reconciliation * Analysis and investigation of P&L and income expenditure * Analysis for business units * Supporting senior management / accountant and the wider finance team including purchase ledger and sales ledger * Responsibility for management of utilities, including mobile phones * Assisting in preparation of year end information and liaising with the auditors * Governmental submissions Skill Requirements Essential: * A minimum of 2 year experience in a finance role * Bookkeeping experience * Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) * Practical experience of Finance / ERP system * High levels of enthusiasm * Strong communication and interpersonal skills – good team player * Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to challenge * Ability to plan and manage changing priorities * Able to work to deadlines – both internally and externally Preferred (but not Essential): * Sage Finance / ERP experience * Understanding of prepayment, accruals and journals Remuneration * Competitive salary * Private medical scheme * Defined contribution pension scheme * 33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 statutory days) * Bonus scheme How to Apply Applications in writing by email to Stuart Balmer-Howieson (HR and Safety Manager) Please include your current salary detail when sending your up to date CV. Closing date: 31st October 2025