Job Description

Job description

Our Company Colton Commercials Haulage Ltd has been established as a premier transport & logistics company since 1979, based primarily in Barking, Essex . We cover the whole of the UK and operate a fully Nationwide service on a 24/7 basis.

We are actively seeking an Accounts Invoicing / Credit Control / Payroll Administrator to be based at our Barking HQ. This position would ideally suit someone mature who has experience in an accounts department and in a Logistics environment.

Job Title: Accounts Administrator

Monday to Friday - 09.00 to 17.00 hrs

The role is available on a full time, permanent basis with excellent opportunities to progress

DUTIES (Full training will be given):

Invoicing customer orders within Mandata our Traffic Management System

Invoice Data entry onto Sage 50 accounts software . Effectively communicating invoicing delays and other issues to line manager

Credit Control - Sales Ledger, Reconciling payment received, chasing payments, sending statements, dealing with any queries and resolving in a timely manner

Payroll - preparation of payroll from drivers timesheets / clock cards and entering onto Sage 50 Cloud payroll system and running the payroll in full on a weekly basis. Full training will be given if required.

Assisting the Accounts Manager when required

Dealing with and resolving accounts based queries

Answering general phone calls and helping to deal with enquiries from both customers and drivers

Building and maintaining good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including team members, suppliers & customers

This list is by no means exhaustive and you will be required to help with other general administration duties to support the department

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Previous accounts office experience is essential

Mandata experience is an advantage but not essential, training will be given

Sage 50 accounts (or similar) experience is essential

Sage Cloud50 payroll (or similar) experience is essential

Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information

Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure

Attention to detail and accuracy

Conscientious and reliable

Effectively prioritise work load in order to manage workload

Good standard of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Applications / Sage

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good telephone communication skills being essential to the role

Good level of customer service

Please note that applicants without a good command of the English Language will not be considered, as the successful applicant will need to be able to interact with our customers on a daily basis and good communication skills are essential for the role

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HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel that you are a suitable candidate for this role then please apply by sending your CV across today.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience: 5 years

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site Parking Company Pension
Schedule:

8 Hour Shift Monday to Friday Overtime Available
Ability to commute/relocate:

Barking and Dagenham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English fluently (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

London IG11 0JH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounts, Credit Control: 5 years (required) Payroll: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: Accounts Administrator