Accounts Payable Assistant

We are seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Assistant to join the team within the Bridge of Don office in Aberdeen.

This exciting opportunity will be at the forefront of an innovative new way of working for Fugro helping to ensure we are at the forefront of the industry.

The Accounts Payable Assistant will process purchase ledger invoices third party and intercompany, assist with making payments, perform balance sheet reconciliations, support supplier on boarding and any other ad hoc requests, in accordance with Company procedures and policies.

They will report to the Accounts Payable Team Lead.

In this role, you will support the wider business, procurement, facilities, tax and finance teams ensuring invoices are process and paid on time.

This is a contract position to cover maternity leave up until June 2026.We work a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

At Fugro, every role contributes to the success, safety, and growth of our business and our people.

As a Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a key part in upholding these values through your commitment to data excellence.

Your role and responsibilities:

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  Understand the Accounts Payable Process and how it effects the business.
  Minimising the financial risk to the business from an AP perspective e.g.
  fraud, business continuity.

  
  


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  Coordinates with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders to provide
  updates on processing progress and discuss/resolve any issues or
  anomalies via phone or email.
  
  Ensuring tasks are delivered on time and
  meet the required standards.
  
  Verifying bank details with external suppliers.
  Maintains comprehensive handover notes

  
  


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  Work closely with the rest of the finance team to ensure that all necessary finance
  information is collected accurately and efficiently.
  
  Following the accounts timetable to adhere to deadlines

  
  


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  Invoices accurately processed by month end deadline and paid as per
  supplier terms where possible.
  
  Month End Reconciliations submitted by
  Accounts Timetable

  
  

What you'll need to thrive in this role:

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  AAT Qualified is preferred

  
  


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  Accuracy and attention to detail

  
  


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  Strong communicator and promotes open communication across the organisation

  
  


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  Ability to deliver quality service

  
  


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  Ability to work alongside peers, colleagues and partners

  
  


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  Takes ownership and initiative, acts with confidence and works under direction.

  
  

About Us

Who we are
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro's global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips.

Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights.

We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently.

But we're always looking for new talent to take the next step with us.

For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further.

For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds.

We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself.

By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better.

Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better.

We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro.

So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude.

But bring your questions and opinions too.

Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower.

Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength.

Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not.

Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly.

And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.

Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.

Benefits of joining our team

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  Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.

  
  


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  Competitive salary

  
  


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  Contributory pension scheme

  
  


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  Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies

  
  


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  Private medical insurance

  
  


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  Health cash plan

  
  


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  Group life assurance

  
  


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  Group income protection

  
  


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  Electric car scheme

  
  


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  Cycle to work scheme

  
  


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  Discounted gym membership

  
  


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  Discounts platform

  
  


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  The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)

  
  


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  Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

  
  


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  Long service awards

  
  


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  Fugro values awards

  
  


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  Employee referral bonus scheme

  
  

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.

Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated