Finance Assistant

First Call Contract Services, Ltd.; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Finance Assistant in Colnbrook, UK to support their finance team with daily operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, intermediate Excel skills, and a minimum of GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English. This role offers a salary range of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, with full-time hours and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with billing and uploading sales invoices into Sage.
• Accurately processing purchase invoices into Sage.
• Handling supplier payments in a timely manner.
• Allocating incoming and outgoing payments.
• Performing monthly reconciliations including bank statements.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Finance Assistant - Colnbrook, Slough
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading logistics company based in Colnbrook. They specialise in global freight forwarding and courier services, working with airlines and logistics partners worldwide to ensure efficient movement of goods.

They are seeking a Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organised and eager to contribute to a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with billing from the operating system and uploading sales invoices into Sage with accurate nominal code allocation
• Accurately processing purchase invoices into Sage
• Handling supplier payments in a timely manner
• Allocating incoming and outgoing payments to the correct customer and supplier accounts
• Performing monthly reconciliations between operating systems, including bank statements, debtor and creditor listings
• Providing general ad hoc support to the finance team as required

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a flexible, can-do attitude
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Intermediate Excel skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar finance role
• Experience using Sage and Microsoft Business Central
• Previous experience within the logistics or freight forwarding industry

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team within a well-established and growing organisation. If you meet the criteria and are looking for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now!