Accounts Payable and Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Payable and Finance Assistant roles across Vita Yachts's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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