At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance with core accounting duties and assist in business analysis.
- Company: Join GAC, a global leader in shipping and logistics since 1956.
- Benefits: 38 days annual leave, pension, life assurance, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy significant training and development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values innovation and personal growth.
- Qualifications: Strong time management, communication skills, and Excel proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 £ per year.
Could you be the person we are looking for to join us as our new Accounts Assistant in Grangemouth? We want to hear from you.
What would your day at GAC look like? You will support the finance function across a range of core accounting and administrative duties, including:
- Managing the department mailbox and responding to queries from internal and external queries
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements
- Posting journals and supporting ledger reviews
- Calculating and posting monthly accruals and prepayments
- Preparing balance sheet and bank reconciliations
- Supporting the UK statutory reporting process
- Analysing and posting credit card and cash expenses
- Setting up bank payments for authorisation
- Contributing to ad hoc project work and continuous improvement initiatives
Business Analysis
- Providing analytical insights to support business decision-making and identify areas for improvement
- Producing and presenting regular management information reports
- Supporting budget tracking and performance analysis
Job Requirements
What are we looking for?
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines with strong time management skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong competency in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
- Knowledge and experience of journal posting (including debits and credits)
- Confidence communicating with non-finance colleagues across the business
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to become part of the global GAC team which has been providing professional shipping, logistics and marine services since 1956. Everything we do is guided by the GAC Spirit, built on mutual loyalty between management and staff, and a belief in the value of our people as individuals - not just for the jobs they do. With more than 7,500 colleagues in 300 strategically located offices in more than 50 countries around the world, we focus on quality, safety and sustainability with a human touch. Emphasising a long‑term approach, innovation and ethics, our flexible and integrated portfolios are designed to work within and support our customers’ operations.
As our Accounts Assistant in Grangemouth, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team who apply the highest standard of customer services to everything we do and aim to be industry leaders within all the sectors we serve. GAC UK gives you the opportunity to work for an employer who is committed to offering all our staff an enjoyable and rewarding career, with significant training and development prospects.
You Will Also Enjoy
- 38 days’ annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) plus a day off on your birthday
- Access to Vitality at Work Scheme
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Eyecare scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Retail discounts scheme
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Accounts Assistant in Grangemouth employer: GAC Group
GAC is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Grangemouth for the Accounts Assistant role. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from extensive training opportunities, a generous leave policy, and a range of employee perks, all while being part of a global team that values quality, safety, and sustainability. Join us to experience a culture built on mutual loyalty and a focus on individual growth, making your career both meaningful and rewarding.
