Shipping Accountant

Title: Shipping Accountant Location: London – Hybrid (1 day working from home) Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 Our client is a global shipping group seeking to appoint an experienced Shipping Accountant to join its London-based finance function. The role will take responsibility for financial reporting, management accounts, month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations, working closely with senior finance leadership and international stakeholders across the group. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and supporting analysis.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journals and accruals.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple international entities.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis alongside the wider finance team.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency and financial controls.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across finance and operations to resolve accounting queries.
• Support the Finance Director and wider leadership team with ad hoc financial analysis and projects. Candidate Requirements
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant – essential.
• Strong experience in financial accounting, management reporting and month-end processes.
• Previous experience in a Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Experience within shipping, maritime, logistics or a related sector would be highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience working within a multinational or multi-entity organisation would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and organisational ability.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders across international operations.
• Proactive, commercially aware and comfortable working within a fast-paced global business.