Interim Accountant

Interim Accountant

Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

The Interim Accountant role is to aid in the process of accurate and timely management accounting reporting for the central division, the role requires the use of multiple accounting systems and business partnering with a diverse amount of finance & non-finance stakeholders.

• Reporting and FP&A for holding entities.
• Supporting the production of insightful monthly management accounts.
• Supporting accurate P&L and cash flow budgets and forecasts.
• Supporting System Improvement and Management for Central & Shared Services.
• Following streamlined processes in a strong internal control environment.

Preparing the management accounts and assisting in the statutory reporting, external audit, forecasting and budgeting processes for James Fisher Asset Information Services Ltd - a trading James Fisher PLC subsidiary (including VAT Returns, Balance Sheet Reconciliation), this will include but is not limited to tasks such as bank reconciliations, processing journals, currency revaluations & profitability analysis.

Assisting in accountancy tasks for the James Fisher PLC Head Office function, with tasks to be performed including but is not limited to VAT returns, balance sheet management (Fixed assets etc) and reconciliations.

Preparing the management accounts, forecast & budgets and all other relevant information (including VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations) for other holding companies of the group.

Involvement in system enhancement projects and in wider shared services migration and transformation.

Essential:

• AAT L4 minimum or Equivalent qualified / Qualified by experience
• Strong IT / Microsoft Office and Numeracy skills.
• Ideally you will have experience of using Sage 200 or other accounting systems.
• Demonstrable experience of working in an Accountancy or Finance related role.

You will need to be a team player who is willing to learn and develop within the role and on new assignments as they arise. A flexible approach will be needed combined with attention to detail and a hands‑on work ethic along with being comfortable using new systems and confident in picking up new processes.

* This role will involve hybrid working - 3 days a week in the Barrow office:
Therefore, you will need to be located within a commutable distance to this location.

• Competitive benefits tailored to the division.
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
• Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

With two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher is a trusted partner in the safe and efficient movement of the world’s critical resources. As a market leader in ship‑to‑ship transfer and coastal shipping, we help customers protect people, cargo and infrastructure while shaping the future of global maritime transport.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.