Finance Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Assistant to manage accounts payable processes. This role emphasizes accuracy and collaboration, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience in a similar role, with proficiency in Excel and SAP. The company values employee growth, offering development programs and a supportive culture. Join a team that celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of finance at DHL Cross-Border Solutions.

Benefits

Discount vouchers for restaurants

Childcare discounts

Pension schemes

Enhanced family leave

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Proven experience in accounts payable or related financial functions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

SAP

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

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 on BH for month-end processing), so flexibility is needed.

Why choose DHL Cross-Border Solutions UK?

We are proud to have achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 3rd consecutive year. We offer competitive pay rates and benefits such as discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, and retail outlets, helping you save on everyday essentials. Additional benefits include pension schemes, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programs, and more.

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. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and collaboration across departments.

• Maintain vendor master data and onboarding processes.
• Build and sustain positive vendor relationships, responding promptly and accurately to inquiries about invoices and payments.
• Administer and maintain the PtP workflow using Basware software.
• Update vendor information and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments, ensuring timely disbursement.
• Assist in preparing financial reports related to accounts payable and expenses.
• Oversee employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Support the wider Finance team with tasks such as month-end closing and internal controls.
• Assist audits by providing documentation and explanations regarding accounts payable.
• Implement process improvements as necessary.
• Participate actively in the project to migrate the current finance ERP to S4/HANA, focusing on accounts payable.

The ideal candidate will have:

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

What about career development?

We value our employees’ growth and offer dedicated learning and development programs, fostering an open culture where everyone’s voice is heard, enabling you to shape your career at DHL Cross-Border Solutions.

Next steps:

If you meet the requirements and are ready for your next career move, submit your application along with an up-to-date CV.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion:

As a global company, we celebrate diversity as a strength. We are committed to attracting the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. All our recruitment activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.