Accounts Payable Clerk

Kevin Theobald Employment Agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant - Payables in Greater London. The role involves processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and reconciling statements. Ideally, candidates should have over 4 years of experience in a logistics or freight forwarding environment and a strong grasp of accounting principles. The job offers a salary of £29k-£32k and a hybrid working model after probation. Required skills include proficiency in CargoWise and Microsoft Office, and a high grade in Math's GCSE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience in a Logistics/Freight forwarding company.
• Stable work history with high volumes of invoices.
• Basic understanding of foreign currencies.

Responsibilities

• Produce payment runs.
• Contact suppliers regarding invoice exceptions.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Process supplier invoices.
• Monitor credit terms.
• Record and allocate payments.

Skills

Accounting experience

Freight forwarding knowledge

Strong PC skills

Communication skills

Education

High grade in Math's GCSE

A-Level (preferable)

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Accounts Assistant - Payables is responsible for payments on assigned accounts, monitor and process supplier invoices to include management of exceptions, monitor credit terms, Supplier statement reconciliations, produce payment runs, accurately record and allocate payments, communicate with suppliers and operational team members.

Salary £29k-£32k Location Heathrow

Initial hours will be 9-5.30pm then after probation, hybrid working 2 days per week

An ideal candidate will have at least 4 years accounting experience in a Logistics / Freight forwarding company. Have a stable work history. Worked with high volumes of invoices and preferably have experience of Cargowise.

A high grade in Math's GCSE and a really positive attitude.

Duties Include

• Produce payment runs
• Contact stations and suppliers regarding supplier invoice exceptions
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Process supplier invoices
• Monitor credit terms
• Record and allocate payments

Qualifications

• 4+ years work experience in accounting team
• Knowledge and previous experience of freight forwarding accounting.
• Basic understanding of foreign currencies
• High grade score in Math's GCSE and /or A-Level.
• Applies fundamental concepts

You need to have a full driver's license and own a vehicle, and be within a commutable distance from our office.

Additional Skills

• Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications) preferred
• CargoWise accounting software ability