Accounts Assistant

Burgess is a global superyacht industry leader with business lines in sale and purchase, new construction, charter and yacht management, with branches catering to clients in all the major international locations. It has an outstanding client list and a focus on providing the highest quality levels of service. 

Description

• Update yacht Accounts Payable ledgers with data entry of invoices
• Assist in the preparation of monthly accounts
• Posting of accruals and prepayments
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments
• Process payments
• Daily bank reconciliations
• Regular interaction with high net worth individuals
• Liaising directly with Captains and Owners representatives
• Assisting yacht based crew with accounting requirements
• Ad hoc reporting

Skills

• At least 2-3 years’ experience within a finance function
• CPA / CMA part qualified or USA equivalent is essential
• Experience of taking accounts up to trial balance, posting prepayments and accruals
• Previous use of Sage X3 highly desirable
• Ability to prioritise, work independently and under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate across all levels of the business 

The role is based in Palm Beach, FL, USA and is 100% office based.

*Only candidates with legal status to work in the US can be considered.