Finance & Sales Administration Assistant in Redditch

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day procurement and accounting matters across both Clarksons Research and Clarksons Valuations as well as being responsible for the sales administration of the Valuations business. As a result of this, the role offers broad exposure across the whole of the finance function, creating a strong foundation for anyone looking to develop a wide skill-set, advance their accountancy career and pursue further qualifications. It offers hands-on experience with accounting procedures and financial reporting, along with the chance to engage with the wider Clarksons group and participate in all aspects of the sales process of a business.

In this role you will:

• Be solely responsible for the day to day running of the finance function – posting of journals, allocating cash, managing the payment cycle to ensure prompt payment by clients and to suppliers.
• Support sales operations, including but not limited to: client onboarding and any client procurement requests, ensuring compliance with both internal and external policies, invoicing and maintenance of the CRM system as well as other office administration tasks.
• Assist with the preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts for key stakeholders within the business as well for the group.
• Collaborate with finance teams across the group to reconcile transactions and resolving any ad-hoc queries.
• Review cost variances and key trends within monthly P&Ls investigating any adverse movements.
• Have hands-on ownership of month-end close process and accounting reconciliations.
• Prepare annual financial statements and tax returns.
• Have involvement with annual budget, forecasting and pricing models.
• Supporting management with continuous improvements to day-to-day procedures.

Profile of ideal candidate:

• A recent graduate, or an individual with up to three years of accounting industry or relevant experience in a similar role.
• Be a self-starter, with keen enthusiasm to learn and take a hands-on approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise and work through daily tasks in a structured manner to meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention-to-detail.
• A curious and proactive mindset with ability to resolve issues and present solutions.
• Strong IT skills – particularly Microsoft Excel, experience with accounting systems advantageous (Workday Financials).
• Have the ability to act both on your own initiative and also work as part of a team.

Details:

• Salary: depending on experience including potential for sponsorship through a relevant qualification (e.g. CIMA).
• Location: Worcester.
• Type: Full-time.
• Start date: Q2 2026.

Working at Clarksons Research:

Clarksons Research is the leading global provider of intelligence, research and valuations across shipping, trade, offshore and energy. Respected worldwide, the Clarksons Research team of over 175 experts provides powerful analysis, insight and data through a range of online platforms, reports, valuations and consultancy work. Clarksons Research is part of the Clarksons Group, the world’s leading integrated shipping services provider and a FTSE 250 company. We offer a competitive range of benefits including 25 days holiday, free lunch in the company canteen, corporate pension scheme, gym and health programmes, cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loans.

What to expect from us: We believe in human insights and all applications are reviewed by real people, not algorithms. We know your time is valuable and aim to keep to a two-stage process where possible.