Financial Reporting Accountant - Part Qualified

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

The Role:  Financial Reporting Accountant – Part Qualified

Purpose:

To deliver accurate and timely ABP group financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly and year‑end deliverables. The role is responsible for assisting with the consolidation of results, compliance with internal control procedures, meeting statutory financial reporting and external audit requirements

Accountabilities:

• Prepare supporting schedules for group consolidation
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes
• Support preparation of statutory accounts and disclosures
• Respond to audit queries with appropriate documentation
• Maintain reporting templates and reconciliations
• Support compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies
• Drive process improvements in financial reporting

• Work closely with the Management Accounting team to develop seamless ways of working

• Support preparation of board and management reports
• Support establishing and maintaining a robust internal control framework

About you:

You will be a real team player, who is keen to get stuck in to this exciting and fast-paced industry.  By nature, you will have a willingness to learn, the ability to self-manage workload and be pro-active, with support and guidance be able to work independently, focussing on accuracy and ability to identify and operate in a continuous improvement environment.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• Part qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Understanding of internal controls, compliance, and audit processes
• Ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide insightful commentary
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to streamline reporting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and accuracy

Ideal

• Experience of SAP
• Experience with group consolidations
• Exposure to statutory accounts preparation
• Experience working in a multi-entity organisation

Want to see what it’s like to work for the UK’s largest port operator? Our virtual work experience programme gives you an inside look at trade, sustainability, safety, and careers in one of the UK’s most vital indutries- https://www.talentxp.co.uk/track/e2e029cd

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels