Accounts Payable and Finance Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

Vita Yachts

Vita was founded to reduce the impact of boating on the marine environment through the development of an all-electric and integrated ecosystem of high-performance electric powertrains and fully electric yachts, supported by dedicated marine supercharging infrastructure.

Vita is now hiring for an Accounts Payable and Finance Assistant to support the growth of the business in an international environment.

About the role

The finance department supports the business by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers. We are looking for a financial specialist to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. You will have an ongoing impact on financial transactions and help running the business in an efficient manner.

· Support the company in optimising its financial transactions and systems

· Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments

· Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process

· Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting

· Comply with national and local financial regulations

Responsibilities

· Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment

· Process invoices and arrange payments

· Reconcile payments and bank statements

· Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry

· Support customs and duty logistics

· Execute credit card and bank account reconciliation

· Generate purchase orders when necessary

· Assist senior financial officers as needed

· Support in preparing annual financial statements

· Support in providing management accounts and other financial information as required

· Ad hoc duties

Required Skills and Qualifications

· Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping

· Good time management skills and detail orientation

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information

· Experience in accounts payable (or accounts receivable)

· Experience with accounting software and online platforms

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship