Logistics Finance Clerk

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Finance Clerk to join their dynamic team. This role offers the perfect blend of customer service and accountancy work, providing an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers. You will engage with a rapidly growing part of the business, handling Purchase and Sales ledgers, Credit Control, and customer queries. With hybrid working arrangements, you can enjoy flexibility while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and organization. Join a supportive environment that values teamwork and communication, and contribute to optimizing logistics services.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on various brands

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase and/or Sales Ledger is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills to build rapport with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Understand accounts and investigate queries.
• Coordinate payments to hauliers and manage accounts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in a similar role

Logistics experience

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Logistics Finance Clerk

We are seeking an enthusiastic, Accounts and/or customer service-oriented Logistics Finance Clerk to join our Logistics Finance team.

Based at our Head Office at Breedon on the Hill, Derby, within easy access of East Midlands Airport, this is a perfect opportunity for an experienced administrator looking for the next step in their career or someone seeking a new challenge.

We are looking for a bright and friendly individual who is keen to engage with a rapidly growing part of our business. This role involves elements of Purchase and Sales ledger, Credit Control, Customer Services, and Accountancy work.

You should have excellent attention to detail, multi-tasking abilities, and good communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and hauliers. The role offers hybrid working, requiring attendance at Pinnacle House 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding of how accounts work and investigating queries
• Experience in Purchase and/or Sales Ledger is beneficial
• Maintain documents and data systems to a high standard
• Handle calls and queries promptly, including dealing with challenging calls
• Be organized, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy
• Coordinate payments to hauliers and manage haulier accounts
• Collaborate with Transport Managers and logistics teams to optimize services
• Investigate queries related to payments to owner drivers and external hauliers
• Manage phone calls, spreadsheet work, and system navigation

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential
• Logistics experience is beneficial but not essential
• Trustworthy, efficient, hardworking, with good prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills and team player

Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and access to our employee benefits platform offering discounts on various brands.

Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.