MacKenzie King are working with a well-established and successful business based in Felixstowe, which boasts over four decades of experience in the import/export, supply chain, and customs industry. They are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit and supportive team. The ideal candidate will have some initial experience and a basic knowledge of accountancy, along with the drive to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility. As the Accounts Assistant, you will be working across both sides of the ledger — ensuring the timely processing of purchase ledger invoices and carrying out credit control duties to help manage debt and maintain healthy cash flow. A basic understanding of finance and accounts, along with some practical experience, is essential. However, full training will be provided.
Purchase Ledger:
* Daily monitoring the purchase ledger accounts inbox
* Uploading invoices/credits into our operational system from the inbox
* Process and passing supplier invoice (approx. 500 per week)
* Supplier invoice internal and external queries handling
* Onboarding new suppliers
* Overhead invoice processing
* Ad hoc duties as and when required
* To provide cover for bank and supplier statements reconciliations
* To provide cover for weekly payment runs
Credit Control:
* Monitoring the sales ledger, chasing cash and credit term customers accordingly
* Building relationships with our customers to ensure timely payment of invoices, whilst giving great customer service
* Liaising with our internal operations teams across the country regarding unpaid invoices and queries
* Handling customer requests for copy invoices and statements
* Onboarding new customers
* Confident approach to escalating issues with customers to the FM.
* Sending out weekly payment reminders and monthly statements to customers
* Daily completion of duty and vat report
* Weekly creation of spreadsheets to record customer chasing activity
Essential skills and experience:
* Experience in Sage200, preferred but not essential
* Good time management and prioritisation skills
* Attention to detail and a pro‑active approach
* A confident communicator
* Proficient with MS Office
* A team player with a positive attitude and demeanour
* Desire to learn the fast‑paced industry of freight forwarding
* Strong excel skills are essential
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