Accounts Receivable Assistant

DP World; Southampton, Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our finance team in the UK. You will handle daily invoicing, month-end cycles, and credit checks while supporting operations and commercial teams. AAT or part-qualification is desirable, with strong Excel/Word skills and GCSEs in English and Maths.

This permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week and is based at Southampton or Essex, with occasional travel to the opposing site.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths at grade C or above are required.
• AAT qualification or progress toward it is desirable.
• Experience with accounts procedures and billing systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, check, and send invoices and credit notes to customers daily and at month-end.
• Ensure billable items are captured on port invoices to shipping lines, rail, and hauliers.
• Maintain invoicing for rental and service charges to tenants.
• Set up new customers in systems and perform basic credit checks.
• Collaborate with Operations and Commercial teams to resolve invoice queries.
• Maintain audit-ready records including vessel logs and credit note tracking.
• Support Accounts Receivable Manager during absences and cover periods.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organised

Time management

Team player

Education

GCSEs English and Maths (C+)

AAT qualification or part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

DP World is at the heart of Europe’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. DP World is a dynamic and growing global logistics provider. Over the coming years, DP World will expand, and the professionals who work with us will be critical to this growth.

The Accounts Receivable Assistant will play a key role in supporting DP World’s financial operations, ensuring accurate billing, customer engagement, and compliance across invoicing processes. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and the successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented contributor with strong communication and organisational skills.

Location: Southampton or Essex, with occasional travel to the opposing site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

How you will contribute

Prepare, check, and send invoices and credit notes to customers daily and at month-end.

Ensure all billable items are captured on port sales invoices to shipping lines, rail companies, and hauliers.

Maintain accurate invoicing for rental and service charges to tenants.

Set up new customers in relevant systems and perform credit checks using web-based tools.

Collaborate with Operations and Commercial teams to resolve invoice queries.

Maintain audit-ready records including vessel logs and credit note tracking spreadsheets.

Support the Accounts Receivable Manager during periods of absence.

Assist the wider finance team during annual leave or sickness cover.

Ensure compliance with DP World’s Fatal Risk Standards and Health & Safety policies.

What you will bring

QUALIFICATIONS

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) – Required.

AAT qualified or part-qualified – Desirable or willingness to study.

EXPERIENCE

Understanding of accounts procedures and billing systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Experience in customer service and working flexibly to meet business needs.

SKILLS

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to prioritise and manage workload fluctuations.

Organised, proactive, and a team player.

Takes personal responsibility for delivering results and suggesting improvements.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organisation. We strive to hire and develop the right people, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal and inclusive atmosphere. We offer a market-competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses—Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology—and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions.

We're reshaping the future by investing in innovation—from intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking—pushing the sector towards better ways to trade.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures—not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 20685
• Job Category Finance
• Locations Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, United Kingdom