Accounts Assistant

A returning client of mine in the cargo/logistics industry is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their finance department. The role will support the Finance Manager. This is an office based role Mon to Fri with free parking on site. Ideally seeking someone on short notice as looking for the candidate to join as soon as. 

As Accounts Assistant your will be responsible for the following:

• Daily review and corrections of open invoices in automated AP system 

• Daily query & follow up of operation invoices that are missing information in the job, meaning they cannot be automatically passed through the system

• Processing & gain approval from appropriate managers for Overhead invoices

• Reconcile supplier accounts between our account system and their statements.

• Propose weekly payment runs, ensuring payments are made to suppliers terms while maximising our company cashflow.

• Maintain good relationships with suppliers, via email phone calls etc.

• Liaise with suppliers regarding any queries there may be with invoice, payments etc.

Key skills

• At least a years experience within a freight/logistics or shipping industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience using Sage line 50 or BoxTop is an advantage
• High level of numeracy and reconciliation skills
• Able to demonstrate initiative and take ownership of Purchase Ledger.
• Ability to organise busy workload and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and to offer solutions to problems as and when they arise.
• Experience in the aviation/airline industry is an advantage.
• Be able to work full time office-based position 9-5.30pm ( with an hour for lunch) - office based

Company Benefits

Free parking on site

20 days holiday plus bank holidays, going up by 1 day per year to max 25 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.

Company pension scheme ( after 3 mths probation)

Please contact Vinny Basra at the Staines Accountancy office