Our client a leading freight, logistics and courier organisation is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their busy team.
This is a full time, office-based role.
Hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Finance Assistant to support with day-to-day accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and management accounts.
Key Responsibilities of a Finance Assistant:
Raise sales invoices and upload into accounting software with correct coding
Produce manual invoices when required
Send statements and chase overdue payments
Resolve customer billing queries
Process purchase invoices and support supplier payment runs
Handle supplier queries promptly and accurately
Transfer data between finance systems and allocate receipts
Complete monthly reconciliations for bank, debtor, and creditor accounts
Assist with ad-hoc finance tasks, reporting, and audits
Be cross trained in Sales and Purchase Ledger functions
Use Sage 50 and internal CRM systems to maintain accurate financial records
Support process improvements and workflow efficiency within the finance teamThe Successful Finance Assistant will have:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working to deadlines and under pressure
Working knowledge of Sage 50 system
Intermediate Excel skills and attention to detailProven experience as a Finance Assistant within logistics or freight forwarding is advantageous.
If this Finance Assistant opportunity sounds of interest, please apply online now