Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Company:

Buckle Shipping (Ipswich) Ltd

Location: On site -

Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2QX

Salary:

27,000 - 30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to:

Finance Manager

About Us

Founded in 1971,

Buckle Shipping (Ipswich) Ltd

is a respected UK-based freight forwarder and customs clearance specialist. We help customers import and export consignments worldwide -- with particular strength in

Europe, Turkey, and China

.

Our business has been built on reputation, relationships, and reliability rather than aggressive marketing, and we're proud to have retained many clients for decades.

We hold

direct customs badges for over 50 UK ports

, allowing us to manage sea freight clearance across all major UK ports and inland depots. Our expertise extends across multiple industries including

food & drink, manufacturing, and automotive

.

In 2023, we expanded our operations with a new

warehousing facility in Great Blakenham

. The company now employs around

31 staff

across two sites, with a turnover of

3-4 million

.

The Role

We are seeking an

Accounts Assistant

to join our friendly and collaborative finance team based in

Felixstowe

.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing accounts experience who is looking to broaden their skills and gain further exposure within a busy finance environment.

Working within the

Sage 200

system, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business -- including purchase and sales ledger duties -- and play an important part in ensuring accuracy and efficiency across our accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Processing

shipping line and haulier invoices

Accurate

coding and processing of supplier invoices

Reconciling

supplier statements

Accurate

coding and processing of customer invoices

Sending

statements and copy invoices/credit notes

Handling

queries from suppliers and customers

Assisting the team with

ad hoc finance projects

Sorting and managing the

accounts inbox

Supporting the

credit control

function as required

Requirements & Skills

Experience in

day-to-day accounts processing

, including

purchase and sales ledger

Proficient with

accounting software (preferably Sage 200)

and

Microsoft Excel

Organised and methodical

, with strong attention to detail

Team-oriented

, with good communication and time management skills Previous experience of the industry would be beneficial but not essential. Previous experience of Multifreight would be an advantage.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

+ Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 days after 3 years and 27 after 6 years)

9% employer pension contribution

(company-run scheme)

BUPA Cash Back Scheme

- refunds (up to limits) on dental, optical, prescriptions, and other treatments

PERKBOX

- access to retail and restaurant discounts

UNUM Wellbeing Platform

- 24/7 GP access, health and wellbeing resources

Free on-site parking

Company social events

Office-based role

About the Finance Team

Our finance department consists of:

Finance Manager

Team Leader

2 Accounts Assistants

(one part-time)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person