Assistant Accountant (#601)

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….     

People.    

Planet.     

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world. 

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.

About the role:

Location: Hybrid/Aberdeenshire

Hours: Full-time

Reporting to the Europe Controller, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for supporting the daily, month-end, and year-end financial operations of the business. The role will ensure the accuracy of financial statements and perform a range of accounting duties within the Finance Team for the Europe region and the wider group. 

This role will provide exposure to a broad range of financial operations across multiple regions and the wider global group. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced finance professionals, develop your technical accounting skills, and gain valuable insight into international reporting processes.

About the team:

Our Finance team plays a huge role in the consistency and growth of our business. The impact of a dedicated Finance team allows our teams across the business to carry out their roles & responsibilities diligently and effectively based on the financial requirements of the business. As an Assistant Accountant, you will undoubtedly be a key contributor in continuing that.

You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment. 

Responsibilities:

People

• Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Planet

• Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.

Product

• Raise and issue 3rd party sales invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Credit Control responsibilities to include dealing promptly to client queries, issue client account statements, and establish regular communication with clients to facilitate payment for upcoming or overdue invoices and updating Weekly Debtors report with regular updates
• Adhere to monthly reporting timetable including preparation of journal entries with supporting back up 
• Complete month end tasks as per timetable 
• Assist accounts payable processing during busier times and holiday cover
• Ad hoc projects and support wider Finance Team as requested by FD or Europe Controller

Required skills / knowledge:

• Previous experience in a Finance environment.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to work with staff in Finance and non-Finance roles
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable role
• Self-starter with the ability to manage their own workload
• Finance system knowledge, Sage 200 experience is an advantage.

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you'll get:

(* Received upon successful completion of probation)

• Professional qualification study support
• 34 days holiday per annum
• Employer Pension contribution
• Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Motive Retail Discount/Reward Scheme*
• Gym Membership*
• Electric Car Scheme*
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Reduced membership of Costco card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
• Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you. 

You can apply by sending us a Resume with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.

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