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Job Description

I am recruiting for an Assistant Yacht Accountant, to work for a Yacht Management company based in their London office.

Duties:

  • Post yacht expenses accurately and on time: Ensure all expenses related to the yacht are recorded correctly and promptly to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Ensure timely payments to suppliers: Make sure that all payments to suppliers are processed and completed on schedule to maintain good relationships and avoid any service disruptions.
  • Reconcile bank statements daily: Check and match the bank statements every day to keep track of the exact amount of client funds available at any given time.
  • Provide cover for Yacht Accountant & Payment team members: Step in to handle the responsibilities of the Yacht Accountant and other team members when they are unavailable, ensuring continuity in financial operations.
  • Act as the point of contact for Owner’s Reps, Captain, and other related parties: Serve as a communication link for Owner’s Representatives, the Captain, and anyone else involved with the clients or yachts, addressing their queries and concerns as needed.
  
The Ideal Candidate:
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Skilled in using SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Strong communication skills: Effective in both written and face-to-face interactions, especially preferring phone calls over emails when dealing with Captains and clients.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and a variety of tasks.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy: Meticulous and precise in all tasks.
  • Commitment to excellence: Dedicated to maintaining the high service standards of the Praxis Yachts Group.
  • Solutions-oriented: Always acting in the best interest of the client with integrity and discretion.
  • Yacht experience: On-board or shore-based yacht experience and familiarity with expense management
  • Flexibility to travel
  • Book keeping experience
  • AAT qualifications desirable
  
What’s On Offer:
  • Generous salary
  • Opportunity to attend Boat Shows
  • Opportunity to travel to office locations across Southampton, Gurnsey & Malta
 Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days in the office per week