Finance Executive

Zoe; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Global Logistics Provider in Slough is seeking a Finance Executive to manage financial reporting, reconciliation, and accounts. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-currency transactions and VAT compliance. This office-based role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software like Xero. Competitive salary ranges from £32,000 to £35,000 per year, with benefits including a company pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Experience managing multi-currency accounts.
• Ability to handle complex financial queries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Complete month-end reports and reconciliation.
• Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance.
• Oversee credit control and minimize outstanding debts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Credit control

Multi-currency transactions

Proficiency in VAT returns

Analytical skills

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This small, well established Global Logistics Provider have an exciting new role available for a Finance Executive. The successful candidate should have previously worked for a Logistics/Shipping/Forwarding Agent. Suit someone who enjoys working for a small Company and being involved in all aspects of financial tasks.

Responsibilities for the Finance Executive

• Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Complete month-end reports and perform reconciliation of all accounts.
• Oversee purchase ledger, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Manage and submit VAT returns in accordance with regulations.
• Prepare and process monthly payment runs, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
• Oversee credit control, managing receivables and minimizing outstanding debts.
• Handle multi-currency payables and receivables, ensuring accurate currency conversions and records.
• Transfer data from the operating system into accounting records, verifying accuracy (e.g., correct currency invoicing, charge allocations).
• Generate and issue duty and VAT invoices to customers.
• Address and resolve complex customer and supplier queries, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.

Key Requirements for the Finance Executive

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliation, and credit control.
• Experience in multi-currency transactions and accounts payable/receivable management.
• Proficiency in VAT returns filing and compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail in financial transactions.
• Ability to handle complex financial queries from customers and suppliers.
• Proficiency in accounting Xero and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work ‘in the office’ 5 days per week
• Able to easily commute to Slough SL1
• Background and understanding of working in a finance role in the freight/shipping/Logistics Industry

Employment Terms and Benefits for the Finance Executive

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
• Work Location: Office Based 5 days per week, SL1