Accounts Assistant

Aspion; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Ellesmere Port is looking for an organized Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role involves raising sales invoices, processing supplier invoices, and supporting the logistics team with various administrative tasks. Candidates should have previous experience in accounts or administration, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

£25,000 - £27,500 salary

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution up to 10%

Medicash

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance, or administration role.
• Experience within the logistics, shipping, or port operations sector is highly desirable.
• Ability to work accurately to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Raise and send Port Operations sales invoices, ensuring timely distribution.
• Complete all billing activities ahead of reporting deadlines.
• Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct allocation of costs.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Team player with a proactive approach

Tools

Invoicing systems or finance software

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant Logistics

Logistics, Shipping & Port Operation

Ellesmere Port

£25,000 - £27,500 per annum

An organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant is sought to join a busy logistics team based in Ellesmere Port. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, as well as supporting wider administrative and financial processes within the department.

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for raising and sending sales invoices for port operations, processing supplier invoices, and ensuring all billing is completed ahead of monthly deadlines. They will also provide support to the logistics team with invoicing when required, assist in maintaining customer pricing records, and manage the department’s shared mailbox.

Working closely with terminal managers across multiple sites, the Accounts Assistant will gain valuable insight into day-to-day port operations and cargo management, ensuring financial processes reflect operational activity accurately.

The Benefits

• £25,000 - £27,500 (depending on experience)
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution up to 10%
• Medicash
• Salary sacrifice schemes

The Candidate

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance, or administration role.
• Experience within the logistics, shipping, or port operations sector is highly desirable
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately to strict deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Team player with a proactive and professional approach.
• Knowledge of invoicing systems or finance software.
• Understanding of purchase orders, supplier costs, and billing processes.
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Confidence in liaising with operational teams and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and send Port Operations sales invoices, ensuring timely distribution.
• Complete all billing activities ahead of reporting deadlines.
• Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct allocation of costs.
• Support with updating customer pricing spreadsheets.
• Manage the department email inbox.
• Carry out ad hoc administrative tasks and reporting as required.
• Maintain a professional and courteous approach, representing the business to the highest standards.

If you have accounts / Administration experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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