Finance Assistant

Logistics UK; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Flexible working

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance

Family Leave

Learning and development

Pension schemes

Life Assurance

Award scheme

Job summary

Logistics UK is hiring a Finance Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract to support credit control and the sales ledger, join a busy finance function and develop skills within the team.

The role focuses on debtor management, statements, and journal postings, with exposure to annual reporting and audit preparation, in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts, credit control, or administration.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word is desirable.
• Interest in developing a career in finance.

Responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding debtor balances by telephone, email, and letter.
• Issuing statements and reminder communications.
• Processing and allocating customer payments.
• Taking card payments over the telephone.
• Sending copy invoices and supporting sales ledger administration.
• Maintaining accurate debtor records and account information.
• Liaising with colleagues to resolve debt issues.
• Supporting purchase ledger activities when required.
• Delivering excellent service upholding Logistics UK's values.
• Assisting with wider finance initiatives as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Team player

Excel and Word

Finance/credit control exposure

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual looking to develop your finance career? We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract, providing key support across credit control, sales ledger activities, and wider finance projects during an exciting period of change and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy finance function, working alongside experienced colleagues and contributing to a variety of business-critical projects. Whether you already have some finance experience or are looking to build your skills in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of our finance function, with a particular focus on credit control and debtor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding debtor balances by telephone, email, and letter.


• Issuing statements and reminder communications.


• Processing and allocating customer payments.


• Taking card payments over the telephone.


• Sending copy invoices and supporting sales ledger administration.


• Maintaining accurate debtor records and account information.


• Liaising with colleagues across the business to resolve outstanding debt issues.


• Supporting purchase ledger activities as required.


• Delivering excellent service while upholding Logistics UK\'s core values: Excellence, Dynamism, Togetherness, and Reputation.

In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to support a range of wider finance initiatives, including:

• Assisting with the wind-up of a group company during 2026.


• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.


• Helping with financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal postings.


• Assisting with year-end audit preparation and information requests.


• Providing support across the wider finance team during peak periods and holiday cover.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a confident telephone manner.


• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.


• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.


• A positive and collaborative approach to work.


• Previous experience within a finance, accounts, credit control, or administration role.


• An interest in developing a career within finance.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays


• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period


• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers


• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders


• Enhanced Family Leave policy


• Flexible and remote working arrangements


• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work


• Various learning and development opportunities


• Range of pension schemes


• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees


• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind