World Options
supports businesses to meet their customer demand by providing an industry leading, simple and cost effective solution to all their shipping needs. We do this through a network of motivated and driven individuals who have taken the opportunity to become a World Options franchisee, supported by our Head Office team. Our Mission 'Be Global' symbolizes who we are, how we work and our attitude towards expansion. Having grown from a team of five to employing hundreds of individuals throughout offices across the Globe and operating three brands within the UK with our Partner Brands, Mail Boxes ETC, and Pack and Send our journey of growth and opportunity continues to be our focus. People, Innovation and Talent are the core of our organization and we endeavour to commit to our people by providing exciting opportunities for development whilst ensuring we maintain a people focused culture, as we continue to expand.
About the Role
Located in our Head Office in
Accrington
BB5 5HY, the
Billing and Accounts Manager
is a new role to our organization, and will support the World Options brand. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional service with a confident personality. Someone who is ambitious and wants to progress with the Company, comfortable taking on new challenges and supporting the growth of the business.
Required Experience:
• 2 - 4 years' experience within a similar role in accounts.
• At least Level 4 AAT qualified.
• Experience in a Management/Supervisory Capacity.
Desired Experience:
• BSC Degree or Equivalent.
• Knowledge of couriers including UPS, DHL, TNT and FedEx and use of air and road freight would be an advantage.
Responsibilities Include:
• Reporting to the Financial Controller and managing a small team in Accounts Payable and Billing and an outsourcing team, providing support and cover when needed.
• Responsible for the purchase ledger, including managing purchase ledger staff, invoice approvals and preparing payment runs.
• Managing weekly billing ensuring all carrier invoices have been billed out and preparing weekly analysis for the Financial Controller.
• Managing customer credits process and approvals.
• Good computer skills are essential as the role involves using World Options bespoke software programs.
• Good experience with all Microsoft packages particularly Excel.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Good ability to work under pressure.
Benefits:
• Annual Salary of £35, £40,000.00 per year depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hours 8.30am to 4.30pm.
• 60/40 Hybrid working arrangement.
• Company pension and Death in Service insurance after probation period.
• Annual pay reviews linked to performance.
• 21 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• On-site parking.
• Company events.
• Paid Volunteer Day.
• Extensive elearning platform and development programme.