Finance Assistant

DHL Germany; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Financial Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in managing accounts payable processes. This position offers an opportunity to enhance your skills in a collaborative environment while ensuring timely and accurate financial operations. As part of a dynamic team, you will support month-end closing, assist in audits, and engage in exciting ERP migration projects. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture of inclusivity, this is a chance to shape your future career in finance. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while contributing to the success of a top employer.

Benefits

Discount vouchers for restaurants

Cinema discounts

Retail outlet discounts

Pension plan

Enhanced family leave

Childcare discounts

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or similar financial roles.
• Strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processes ensuring timely payments and compliance.
• Build positive vendor relationships and respond to inquiries promptly.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Excel Proficiency

SAP Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Tools

Basware

S4/HANA

Job description

Position: Financial Assistant

Location: DHL CBS office Staines - Office based

Standard Operating hours: M-F 9:00am – 5:30pm (may require some work outside these hours and BH for month-end processing, requiring flexibility)

Why choose DHL Cross-Border Solutions UK?

We are proud to be a Top Employer for the 3rd consecutive year. We offer competitive pay and benefits such as discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, and retail outlets, helping you save on everyday essentials. Benefits also include pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, and an employee assistance program.

About the role:

The Financial Assistant will manage the company's accounts payable processes, ensuring invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments are processed accurately and timely. The role demands attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and collaboration across departments.

• Maintain vendor master data and onboarding processes.
• Build and sustain positive vendor relationships; respond promptly to invoice and payment inquiries.
• Administer and maintain PtP workflow using Basware software.
• Update vendor information and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments promptly.
• Assist in preparing financial reports related to accounts payable and expenses.
• Oversee employee expense reports, ensuring policy compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Support the wider Finance team with month-end closing and internal controls.
• Assist in audits by providing documentation and explanations.
• Implement process improvements as needed.
• Participate in the ERP migration project focusing on accounts payable to S4/HANA.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Over 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in accounts payable or comparable financial roles.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas and data analysis.
• Good knowledge of SAP.

Career development:

We are committed to employee growth through dedicated learning programs and an inclusive culture where everyone's voice is valued. Shape your future career at DHL Cross-Border Solutions.

Next steps:

If qualified and interested, submit your application along with an updated CV.

Diversity and inclusion:

We value diversity as a strength and are committed to fair, transparent recruitment processes. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.