Finance Officer

Aramex; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Pension (employer 3% / employee 5%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu Jab and Eye Care Voucher

Occupational Health Services

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Special Shipping Rates for Aramex

Job summary

Aramex in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Purchase Ledger professional to maintain accurate overhead financial records, process invoices, manage supplier accounts and support month-end analysis. The role emphasizes timely processing, strong controls, and effective collaboration with internal stakeholders to sustain smooth vendor relationships.

Responsibilities include end-to-end AP activities for overhead costs, reconciliations, and supporting reporting and continuous improvement within

Qualifications

• AAT, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 2+ years in a high-volume accounts payable environment.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and IF formulas.
• Good attention to detail with ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Purchase Ledger for Overhead costs.
• Process overhead invoices accurately and timely; resolve discrepancies with internal departments.
• Manage supplier queries and payments, ensuring proper controls and SLA adherence.
• Support month-end cost analysis and reconciliations of general ledgers.
• Assist in reporting, KPI tracking and process improvements across finance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

AAT, CIMA, ACCA qualified or similar

Tools

Excel

SAP

Ariba

Job description

This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, facilitating seamless vendor relationships, and contributing to the smooth operation of the accounts payable function, whilst ensuring consistency and compliance with UK accounting standards and internal controls.

You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Purchase Ledger function for the Overhead costs, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, effective supplier account management, and timely resolution of queries. You will also support the analysis of these costs for month end review.

Job Description

This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, facilitating seamless vendor relationships, and contributing to the smooth operation of the accounts payable function, whilst ensuring consistency and compliance with UK accounting standards and internal controls.

You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Purchase Ledger function for the Overhead costs, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, effective supplier account management, and timely resolution of queries. You will also support the analysis of these costs for month end review.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of Overhead invoices, resolving any discrepancies with internal departments
• Day-to-day Accounts Payable activity in a high-volume environment, ensuring invoices (PO, Non-PO and expenses) are processed accurately and within SLA
• Manage processes, resolve supplier queries, and handle urgent or time-critical payments with the right controls in place
• Building considerable relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers will be key to keeping everything running smoothly
• Month end activities such as reconciliation and financial analysis for all Overhead Costs
• Manage the Balance Sheet Reconciliation of the relevant General Ledgers
• Support the Line Manager with operational oversight by helping with reporting, KPI tracking and driving improvements across processes to increase efficiency and promote and improve cost effectiveness within the business
• Review costs to identify requirements for prepayments and accruals
• Leading and supporting junior team members, delivering training and development where needed
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements.
• Support reporting, audits, and continuous improvement within the finance function

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

Key Experience

• AAT, CIMA, ACCA qualified or similar
• Proven experience in a high-volume environment
• Considerable Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and IF formulas)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Self-starter with a solution-focused mindset
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Desirable

• Experience working in the freight & logistics industry
• Experience with SAP & Ariba

Leadership Behaviors Building Outstanding Teams Collaborate & break silos Execution & Accountability External focus Growth mindset Inclusion Innovation Setting a clear direction Simplification Skills Attention To Details Communication Skills Data Analysis Documentation Management Financial Acumen Relationship Building Results Oriented Teamwork Time Management

We offer:

Aramex Benefits Package:

• Life Assurance (available after 6 months of service) – 4x salary (Met Life)
• Pension (Standard Life - 3% employer, 5% employee)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) (Telus Health)
• Free Flu Jab and Eye Care Voucher
• Occupational Health Services
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Special Shipping Rates for Aramex Employees