Woodland Group are recruiting a part-time Accounts Assistant for one of our companies International Food Link in Maldon, Essex. Working 21 hours a week (3 days 9-5) The Accounts Assistant will report to the Management Accountant and will work closely with the International Food Link Management team. The Accounts Assistant will provide vital support to the IFL Accounts team working in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The position will require liaising with suppliers, external offices for the International Food Link division. .
100% office-based, 3 days per week 9am-5pm
About us:
IFL has been helping brands to grow their businesses on the international stage for many years. We support restaurant brands and their franchise partners launching in new countries, helping international retailers introduce new products to their customers and manufacturers to export their products globally.
From managed procurement programs through to in house global logistics, ingredient compliance, labelling, health documentation, customs compliance and much more – IFL have been providing trust, reputation and peace of mind whilst helping to protect brands great and small to achieve global growth and sustainable supply.
About the role
1. Processing sales invoices and assisting with credit control.
2. Monitoring sales and purchase ledger deadlines, chasing where necessary;
3. Receiving and processing purchase invoices, staff expenses and liaising with suppliers in a timely manner
4. Preparing weekly payment runs.
5. Handle all aspects of cash allocation and reconciling IFL and Agent accounts;
6. Supporting the preparation of monthly management information.
7. Assist with month and year end, including preparation of balance sheets;
8. Assist with providing profit & loss reporting and analysis;
9. Assisting with and administering foreign exchange schedules and payments;
10. Assist with administering the asset register;
11. Maintaining various records and spreadsheets;
12. Verifying calculations working with the Accounts system;
13. Assisting with reconciliation of Direct Debit mandates
14. Prepare and post journals;
15. Review and monitor overheads and invoices chasing where necessary;
16. Provide cover within the Accounts team where needed;
17. Building and maintaining external and internal relationships;
18. Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
19. Work with the Finance team to continually improve processes and business performance;
20. Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward; and
21. Work to achieve personal objectives set at appraisal and/or those set monthly or quarterly.
About you:
Essential
22. Experience in a similar accounts position.
23. Working knowledge of Sales and purchase ledger .
24. Strong understanding of cash allocation, reconciling preparing weekly payment runs.
25. High attention to detail and accuracy.
26. Strong communication skills with a proactive problem‑solving approach.
27. Ability to manage time effectively and work to tight deadlines.
28. Competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Why you'll love working for us:
We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes...
29. Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
30. Recognition awards and Incentives.
31. Length of service incentives
32. Enhanced occupational maternity pay
33. Profit share scheme
34. Salary sacrifice pension scheme
35. Life assurance
36. Health cash plan
37. Mental health and stress hotline
38. Retail discounts and awards
39. Discounted health club membership
40. Real career opportunities
41. Team bonding opportunities and events
42. To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.
43. And much more…
We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.
At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth – regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.
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