Finance Assistant

MacKenzie King; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business in Felixstowe. The role involves managing purchase ledger invoices, performing credit control duties, and requires a basic understanding of accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and a desire to learn in the freight forwarding industry. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Initial experience in accountancy is preferred.
• Proactive approach with good attention to detail.
• Desire to learn within the freight forwarding industry.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase ledger invoices efficiently.
• Provide credit control support and monitor customer payments.
• Handle supplier and customer queries regarding invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Strong Excel skills

Tools

Sage200

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 is essential. However, full training will be provided.

Purchase Ledger

Purchase Ledger

• Daily monitoring the purchase ledger accounts inbox
• Uploading invoices/credits into our operational system from the inbox
• Processing and passing supplier invoices (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 proactive 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

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ben at MacKenzie King.