The Company
Our people aren’t just part of the journey—they are the journey. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, inclusion is natural, and everyone has room to grow. Regardless of your role, your contributions fuel innovation and help us discover new ways to prepare, support, and respond – for every seafarer, every vessel, everywhere.
Since 2010, our people have been the heart of our success. Our teams unite individuals with diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds, all committed to nurturing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. By offering personalised development opportunities, we empower our team members to focus on what truly matters to them—shaping their careers to align with their unique goals and aspirations.
The Role
The Project Finance Executive role at Ambrey provides essential financial and analytical support to the Management Accountant, contributing to effective financial management and informed operational decision-making. The position is responsible for assisting with management accounting activities across the finance function, while also supporting treasury operations, purchase ledger, and sales ledger processes. Working closely with the wider finance team, the role plays an important part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting the delivery of timely financial information that underpins the organisation's performance and strategic objectives. The role is for a 6 month fixed term period.
Responsibilities
- Prepare project financial reports, including financial analysis and variance reporting, to support the Finance Project Lead
- Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial performance monitoring.
- Reconcile project financial transactions against contractual agreements, ensuring revenue and costs align with contract terms.
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of cash flow forecasts to support effective financial planning.
- Support year-end financial close activities and provide assistance during internal and external audits.
- Journal preparation and posting
- Provide financial support to the project Finance lead, responding to project-related requests and ad hoc analysis.
- Prepare and review weekly supplier payment runs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company procedures for review by Finance project lead.
- Provide guidance and support to the finance team on day-to-day processing queries and ensure transactional issues are resolved efficiently.
- Assist with the preparation of regular cash flow reports for management
Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified ACCA/ACA with a minimum of three years previous relevant experience
- Knowledge using Microsoft BC or similar ERP systems
- Knowledge using Sage Payroll
- Excellent IT skills including all Microsoft Office programs.
- The post holder will require a complex set of skills – must be a combination of process driven, dynamic, forward thinking, and analytical with a high level of flexibility & adaptability
- Strong administrative skills, with the ability to multi-task in a busy environment, meet deadlines and maintain a high attention to detail.
- A demonstrable knowledge of relevant financial accounting reporting rules.
- Excellent communicator with internal and external stakeholders and strong presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Up to date knowledge of accounting/HMRC regulations
- Confident and able to make informed decision
Terms and Conditions
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Working hours: 08:30am to 17:30pm Monday to Friday
- Job type: Fixed-Term for 6-months
- Benefits: Referral Bonus, Eye Care, Discount Card, Techscheme, Cyclescheme, Discounted Gym Membership, Wellness & Fitness, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. And much more!
Our Mission-Vision
TO PREPARE, SUPPORT, RESPOND – FOR EVERY SEAFARER, EVERY VESSEL, EVERYWHERE.
Our Values- The Ambrey Way
- ACCOUNTABLE - “Safety first” is our promise, it’s the Ambrey way and we don’t compromise on compliance.
- MORAL - We pride ourselves on doing the right thing and delivering on our promises with integrity.
- BOLD - We value those who strive to master new things. We never stop learning, improving and pursuing the highest quality.
- RELIABLE - We always deliver. To us this means being dependable, responsive and agile in everything we do.
- ENTREPRENEURIAL - It’s our spirit. We innovate, explore, create and elevate. We have fun and celebrate while working hard.
- YOU, ME & US - We know teamwork produces the best results for our clients. We are respectful, inclusive, empowering and compassionate.
The Job Description for this post will be subject to routine review and revision in order to meet the developmental requirements of the company. The post holder may be required to undertake additional appropriate duties as directed and required.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton SO14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
