Accounting Assistant

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. 

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. 

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. 

Join us at our modern facility in Taulov, Fredericia, where you’ll be part of a fast-moving industry that keeps global trade running. Here, you’ll take on responsibility, solve real business challenges, and make a measurable impact in a team that values results. 

We Offer

This is a solid career opportunity in an international and dynamic business environment known for its performance, diversity, and strong customer focus. In this role, you will be part of a professional, ambitious team where your results are noticed, valued, and rewarded. 

You will work closely with colleagues across finance and operations, gaining hands-on experience in billing and invoicing processes while strengthening your expertise and advancing your career with a global industry leader. At Maersk, you’ll be trusted with responsibility, given the tools to succeed, and supported to grow. 

About The Role

Reporting to the Nordic Area Head of Maersk Contract Logistics, the Accounting Assistant will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely invoicing for our customers. You will take ownership of billing processes, safeguard data quality and compliance, and help drive improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and process customer invoices in line with company guidelines and agreed timelines. 
• Verify billing data to ensure accuracy and alignment with contracts, purchase orders, and service delivery. 
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams and customers. 
• Maintain accurate billing records and documentation for audits and reporting. 
• Provide billing-related support to internal stakeholders, including finance and customer service teams. 
• Assist with month-end billing activities and reconciliation tasks. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen billing processes. 
• Who we are looking for 
• Prepare, issue, and process customer invoices in line with company guidelines and agreed timelines. 
• Verify billing data to ensure accuracy and alignment with contracts, purchase orders, and service delivery. 
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams and customers. 
• Maintain accurate billing records and documentation for audits and reporting. 
• Provide billing-related support to internal stakeholders, including finance and customer service teams. 
• Assist with month-end billing activities and reconciliation tasks. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen billing processes. 
• Who we are looking for 

We believe the right candidate is detail-oriented, structured, and motivated by accuracy and performance. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, take responsibility for your tasks, and enjoy problem-solving and working with data. 

• Background in billing, accounting, or finance - ideally within logistics, freight forwarding, or related industries. 
• Experience working with invoicing systems or ERP software (SAP experience is a plus). 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work confidently with numerical data. 
• Good problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. 
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken); Danish is an advantage. 
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player. 

There has never been a better time to join Maersk. If you want to be part of a global business where your results count and your contribution drives progress - this is your opportunity. 

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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