Job Description
Company Description:
Our client is a globally recognized company providing award-winning international transportation services and state-of-the-art logistics solutions. With a focus on supporting businesses with complex freight and logistics needs, they ensure seamless operations and efficient cargo movement. By integrating cutting-edge technology, they offer their customers transparent, reliable, and stress-free services. Their commitment to quality, adaptability to global changes, and customer-first approach make them a trusted partner for logistics solutions worldwide.
Role Description:
This is a full-time varied hybrid role for an Accounts Receivable/Credit controller & Payables clerk, primarily based near Feltham, with 2 fixed days a week working from home after the initial onboarding and training period.
The role reports directly into the Finance Supervisor and involves handling daily tasks such as processing payables invoices, reconciling accounts, managing payments, and supporting the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records.
This role will also take on a section of the aged debtors ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, credit risk assessments and all other credit control related duties.
The company is a small, friendly, supportive Finance team of 5/6 staff members with close to 45 years combined service with RIF, and looking for candidates who will fit in with their customer first culture.
They work closely with Operational teams across 3 branches (offices in Manchester & Ipswich and their Head Office is near Feltham, Middlesex).
Cargowise is the world leading global logistics systems platform which incorporates its own Finance module, if you have experience as a Cargowise user, this will be a significant advantage.
They offer a generous package and salary according to experience, which includes an annual bonus, private health insurance and flexible working.
For the right candidate, they would also consider part time and are open to negotiation on hours, should that be a requirement.
If you are currently working for a freight forwarder and have experience in AR & AP and are perhaps considering a move, please contact Prime Placers Ltd.
Key Responsibilities:
* Post customer receipts and allocate correctly and promptly to customer accounts
* Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
* Monitor debtor reports and proactively chase overdue payments via phone and email
* Credit risk & Credit limit Assessments
* Escalate high-risk or long-outstanding debts to management
* Prepare weekly/monthly aged debt reports for management
* Due diligence process
* Liaise with Sales & Operations teams regarding client billing queries
* Processing Accounts Payable invoices related to job costs
* Post supplier payments and allocate correctly to supplier accounts
* Reconcile payables accounts and resolve discrepancies
* Liaise with Operations teams to resolve payables queries
Skills & Experience - Essential:
* Previous experience in Accounts Receivable/Credit control/Accounts payables
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
* Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
* Prior experience in a related role in the logistics industry
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Skills & Experience – Desirable:
* Experience working with Cargowise
* Initiating legal proceedings/escalation to debt collector/s
* Experience with formal claim submission/proof of debt to appointed liquidators
* Verify insolvency status via Companies House
Personal Attributes:
• Organised & detail orientated
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Confident Communicator
• Professional and customer-focused