Job Description

Finance Assistant - Hybrid Working

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge within an Accounts Department? Join our dynamic, fast-paced

Finance

team

at a well-established and internationally recognised logistics company. We are looking for a motivated

Finance Assistant

to play a key role in managing supplier payments and customer receipts, reconciling supplier statements, and chasing outstanding debts, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring the smooth running of our finance operations. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and grow your career within a supportive and professional team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Receive, review, and process supplier invoices in line with company policies. Match invoices on our system vs supplier statement to reconcile suppler account Resolve discrepancies with operations, or suppliers. Prepare weekly or monthly payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, international payments). Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on outstanding items. Maintain accurate AP ageing reports. Professionally contact customers to follow up on outstanding invoices via phone, email, and letters. Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payments and identify overdue balances. Prepare and send monthly account statements, following up with courteous reminder calls. Assist with posting and accurately allocating incoming payments. Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and ledger updates. Highlight potential credit issues to managers promptly. Assist in resolving invoice and payment queries, ensuring debts are collected in line with KPIs. Help prepare regular aged debt reports and escalate problem accounts as needed. Undertake ad hoc duties as required, including reception support, filing, post handling, and data entry. Perform any additional tasks requested by the Finance Manager or Finance Director.

Experience & Qualities Required

:


Previous experience in Accounts/Finance Accounts payables and/or receivables Enthusiasm for learning and developing a career in finance Confident communication skills with strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.). Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Quick learner, reliable and conscientious with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What is on Offer:

A competitive remuneration package. Award Winning staff development program offering genuine career development opportunities. The opportunity to study towards a professionally recognised accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) Hybrid working, allowing you to have a good work/life balance. Join a supportive and collaborative team with a friendly atmosphere. A range of employee benefits including: Employee Assistance Programme Healthcare Plan Enhanced holiday scheme Wellbeing day Cycle to work programme Gym and retail discounts Loyalty rewards and recognition schemes

About us

Unsworth are a long established and internationally recognised, multi award-winning Logistics Company, with an annual turnover in excess of 55m. We combine the best-in class technology and people to be a leading independent freight management and supply chain solutions provider, simplifying international trade and adding value to our clients.

Apply Now:

If this sounds like the next step in developing your career, then lose no time and apply online today.

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