This role is a full-time permanent role. However, part-time applications are also considered with working hours to be finalised at the point of interview. 

Reporting To: Finance Manager
Department: Accounts
Location: Felixstowe
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:30 (37.5hrs)

Job Summary: 

Finance Assistant responsible for both the sales and purchase ledgers, daily bank reconciliations and assisting with the weekly driver payroll. The successful candidate would also be required to assist the finance manager with weekly reporting requirements.

Job offer/benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
• Additional day off for your Birthday (after probation)
• Life assurance from day one
• Free 24-hour employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Casual dress on Fridays
• Working hours of 0900 – 1730, Monday – Friday

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sales ledger responsibilities including creating and monitoring new customer accounts, processing sales invoices and credit notes, monitoring credit limits and chasing outstanding debts.
• Purchase ledger responsibilities including processing purchase invoices and credit notes and initiating accurate payments to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly driver payroll.
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly reports and analysis.
• Supervision of fuel stock, obtaining quotes and placing bulk orders as required.
• Analyse monthly expenses and process through the accounting software.
• Ad-hoc analysis where required by management

Skills & Personal Attributes Required:

• Good communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good Analytical skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, particularly those directly linked to the finance department.
• Passes in English & Maths
• Intermediate/Advanced excel skills (and proficient in the operation of other Microsoft programmes and accounting software)
• Experience in the transport sector preferable
• Accounting qualifications preferable

Note, elements of these responsibilities will be carried out with the support of, or in support of other finance team members where appropriate.

From time to time, you may be required to assist the Finance Manager or carry out other financial duties as required by the company.