Transport Finance Administrator

Confidential; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical

Pension matched up to 8%

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Excellent training programme

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Confidential, based in Felixstowe, is seeking a Transport Finance Administrator to join the busy transport team. The role supports daily operations, processes invoices and manages subcontractor payments, with a focus on accurate financial records and strong Excel usage.

The ideal candidate has administrative experience, good numerical ability, and solid organisational and communication skills. Hybrid progression opportunities and a structured training programme are available.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience.
• Good numerical skills and understanding of basic financial processes.
• Previous invoicing and credit control experience is desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Previous experience in Transport or Logistics desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and assisting with invoice queries and financial records.
• Preparing weekly subcontractor payment spreadsheets.
• Maintaining databases and updating administrative records.
• Providing administrative support to transport planners and management.
• Monitoring emails and handling telephone enquiries.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and external contractors.
• Supporting container transport operations and using port systems.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Transport Finance Administrator

Location: Felixstowe, UK

Salary: up to 35,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am-5:30pm

My client is looking for a Transport Finance Administrator to join their busy transport team based in Felixstowe. The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience, strong organisational skills and a good understanding of Microsoft Excel.

You will be responsible for supporting daily transport operations, processing invoices, managing subcontractor payments and maintaining accurate financial records. Previous experience in Transport or Logistics would be advantageous but is not essential.

Package Benefits:

• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Scheme
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Excellent training programme.
• Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing invoices and assisting with invoice queries and financial records.
• Preparing weekly subcontractor payment spreadsheets.
• Maintaining databases and updating administrative records.
• Providing administrative support to transport planners and management.
• Monitoring emails and handling telephone enquiries.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and external contractors.
• Supporting container transport operations and using port systems.

Requirements:

• Previous administrative experience.
• Good numerical skills and understanding of basic financial processes.
• Previous invoicing and credit control experience is desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Previous experience in Transport or Logistics desirable.