Financial Accountant

Worker Type:

Employee

Application End Date:

15-05-2026

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.

We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.

We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day accounting and compliance for a portfolio of international legal entities. This role is ideal for a newly qualified accountant looking to build experience across multiple areas, with a focus on ensuring accurate financial records, supporting audit readiness, and improving control and visibility over entity-level reporting.

It is an opportunity for someone seeking a big opportunity to develop themselves, work with a great team and be part of something different.

What you will do:

• Maintain accurate general ledger records for assigned legal entities, ensuring timely month-end close in line with group deadlines;

• Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions;

• Review postings made by outsourced providers (e.g. PwC) and follow up on queries or corrections;

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items proactively;

• Support preparation of statutory accounts and audit requests for legal entities;

• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance (e.g. VAT filings, corporate tax coordination) with support from central finance and external advisors;

• Liaise with the group finance team to ensure consistency in coding, policy application, and reporting across entities;

• Maintain a thorough audit trail and documentation of financial transactions and decisions;

• Assist with the integration of NetSuite modules and help transition manual processes into the system;

• Provide ad hoc analysis and support for projects, cost tracking, and internal reporting.

Who you are:

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience;

• 1–3 years’ experience in financial accounting or audit support;

• Understanding of general ledger principles, reconciliations, and financial close process;

• Strong Excel skills; experience with NetSuite or similar ERP is desirable;

• Proactive, organised, and comfortable with ambiguity and evolving systems;

• Willingness to take ownership and see issues through to resolution;

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively across departments and regions;

• Keen to grow with the business and develop professionally in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.

There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.