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Student Placement (Finance)

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Fugro

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Aberdeen
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be proactive, team-oriented, and able to manage a busy workload. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential for this finance role.
  • You will assist with invoicing, credit control, reconciliations, vendor queries, and ad hoc tasks while collaborating with AR, AP, and project teams to ensure financial compliance and efficiency.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Placement to join Fugro in Aberdeen, working within Finance Shared Services.
  • Reporting to the Accounts Payable/Receivable Supervisor, this position is to be part of the team responsible for finance transactional operations and you will support the AR & AR Teams with month end tasks, credit control and reporting, account reconciliation, issue resolution dealing with our customers. Continuously look for improvement in the finance processes and also to initiate and drive improvement projects.
  • This is an excellent opportunity to put skills you have learnt at university to date into a real-world environment whilst working in a positive, fun and friendly environment.
  • Once it is assessed that a tax liability occurs, the European Tax Administrator needs to understand the crew, rotation and project details in collaboration with the operational/logistic teams. The European Tax Administrator will then start collecting the personal data and salary information of the crew with the relevant internal HR and payroll teams. If all data is available, the European Tax Administrator will be (amongst others) responsible for compiling monthly overviews/calculations for external advisors to process.
  • In this role, you will serve as a responsive customer service provider for the company’s customers, vendors, and internal departments across multiple entities. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) teams, the purchasing function, the wider Shared Service Centre, and the Project teams.
  • This job is perfect for individuals who thrive in a team environment and can effectively communicate proactively. It requires someone who can manage and prioritize a busy workload efficiently while being open to learning new skills relevant to the role. If you possess these qualities, this position could be an excellent fit for you.

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will serve as a responsive customer service provider for the company’s customers, vendors, and internal departments across multiple entities.
  • You will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) teams, the purchasing function, the wider Shared Service Centre, and the Project teams.
  • A typical day might include helping the AR team create customer invoices while ensuring compliance with contractual terms, performing credit control by contacting customers to follow up on due and overdue payments, and assisting with month-end reconciliations for the appropriate General Ledgers (GLs).
  • You will also engage in analysis work as required, process vendor invoices, reconcile statements, and follow up on missing invoices.
  • Additionally, you will resolve queries from vendors or the business and handle any other ad hoc tasks as required by the AP Team Leads, AR team, or AP/AR Supervisor.

FAQs

What is the job title for this placement opportunity?

The job title is Student Placement (Finance).

Where is the placement located?

The placement is located in Aberdeen.

What team will the Student Placement be working with?

The Student Placement will be working within the Finance Shared Services team.

Who will the Student Placement report to?

The Student Placement will report to the Accounts Payable/Receivable Supervisor.

What key responsibilities will the Student Placement have?

The Student Placement will assist the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams with month-end tasks, credit control, reporting, account reconciliation, issue resolution, and other ad hoc tasks.

Is there an opportunity for personal and professional development?

Yes, Fugro provides extensive career and training opportunities both nationally and internationally.

Are there flexible working hours?

Yes, there are flexible working hours, and there is potential to work two days a week from home in accordance with manager and corporate policies.

What benefits does Fugro offer to its employees?

Fugro offers a competitive salary, an attractive package including a contributory pension scheme, and the option to lease an electric car.

What qualities does Fugro look for in candidates for this position?

Fugro looks for individuals who thrive in a team environment, can communicate effectively, manage and prioritize a busy workload, and are open to learning new skills relevant to the role.

Does Fugro have a policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Yes, Fugro is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds while ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported.

Does Fugro accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies?

No, Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.

Unlocking insights from Geo-data for a safe and liveable world.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1962
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Through integrated data acquisition, analysis and advice, we unlock insights from Geo-data to help our clients design, build and operate their assets in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner.