Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Senior Accounts Clerk for a well-established Freight Forwarder. The role is based in the Slough, Berkshire area. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. * Complete month-end reports and perform reconciliation of all accounts. * Oversee purchase ledger, ensuring efficiency and compliance. * Manage and submit VAT returns in accordance with regulations. * Prepare and process monthly payment runs, ensuring timely payments to suppliers. * Oversee credit control, managing receivables and minimizing outstanding debts. * Handle multi-currency payables and receivables, ensuring accurate currency conversions and records. * Transfer data from the operating system into accounting records, verifying accuracy (e.g., correct currency invoicing, charge allocations). * Generate and issue duty and VAT invoices to customers. * Address and resolve complex customer and supplier queries, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving. Key Requirements: * Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliation, and credit control. * Experience in multi-currency transactions and accounts payable/receivable management. * Proficiency in VAT returns filing and compliance. * Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail in financial transactions. * Ability to handle complex financial queries from customers and suppliers. * Proficiency in accounting Xero and Microsoft Excel essential. As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight recruitment specialist. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry