Finance Assistant

MacKenzie King; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in the logistics sector in Felixstowe is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage both purchase ledger and credit control processes. The role requires a basic understanding of accountancy and strong Excel skills, along with a communication-focused approach. Full training will be provided for the right candidate eager to grow within the industry.

Benefits

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of accountancy is essential.
• Drive to learn and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and manage credit control.
• Monitor sales ledger and build customer relationships.
• Handle supplier queries and onboarding.

Skills

Sage200 experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Team player attitude

Desire to learn freight forwarding

Excel skills

Job description

MacKenzie King are working with a well-established and successful business based in Felixstowe, which boasts over four decades of experience in the import/export, supply chain, and customs industry. They are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit and supportive team. The ideal candidate will have some initial experience and a basic knowledge of accountancy, along with the drive to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility. As the Accounts Assistant, you will be working across both sides of the ledger — ensuring the timely processing of purchase ledger invoices and carrying out credit control duties to help manage debt and maintain healthy cash flow. A basic understanding of finance and accounts, along with some practical experience, is essential. However, full training will be provided.

Purchase Ledger:

• Daily monitoring the purchase ledger accounts inbox
• Uploading invoices/credits into our operational system from the inbox
• Process and passing supplier invoice (approx. 500 per week)
• Supplier invoice internal and external queries handling
• Onboarding new suppliers
• Overhead invoice processing
• Ad hoc duties as and when required
• To provide cover for bank and supplier statements reconciliations
• To provide cover for weekly payment runs

Credit Control:

• Monitoring the sales ledger, chasing cash and credit term customers accordingly
• Building relationships with our customers to ensure timely payment of invoices, whilst giving great customer service
• Liaising with our internal operations teams across the country regarding unpaid invoices and queries
• Handling customer requests for copy invoices and statements
• Onboarding new customers
• Confident approach to escalating issues with customers to the FM.
• Sending out weekly payment reminders and monthly statements to customers
• Daily completion of duty and vat report
• Weekly creation of spreadsheets to record customer chasing activity

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience in Sage200, preferred but not essential
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Attention to detail and a pro‑active approach
• A confident communicator
• Proficient with MS Office
• A team player with a positive attitude and demeanour
• Desire to learn the fast‑paced industry of freight forwarding
• Strong excel skills are essential