Job Description

Finance Assistant London Heathrow

WR- Logistics have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant in London Heathrow.

About the company

The Global Institute of Logistics has named this as the world\xe2\x80\x99s Best in Class Global Aerospace Logistics Company. As the benchmark independent freight forwarder in the global aerospace logistics space. They aim to provide employees with a rewarding, safe, and empowered environment that fosters high standards. Working at this company you will have the opportunity to grow your career supported by an award-winning team and industry-leading systems and processes.

Job Hours

Full Time- Monday- Friday

The role as a Finance Assistant:

• Daily review and corrections of open invoices in automated AP system \xe2\x80\x93 Shipamax
• Daily query & follow up of operation invoices that are missing information in the job, meaning they cannot be automatically passed through Shipamax.
• Processing & gain approval from appropriate managers for Overhead invoices
• Reconcile supplier accounts between our account system and their statements.
• Push and drive to ensure automation through processing system is to the highest level.
• Propose weekly payment runs, ensuring payments are made to supplier\xe2\x80\x99s terms while maximising our company cash flow.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers, via email phone calls etc.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding any queries there may be with invoice, payments etc.
• Respond in a timely manner to customer/supplier queries.
• Ensure that all supplier statements are reconciled and entered correctly into the system prior to payments being made.
• Maintenance of supplier details including the addition of new suppliers.
• Maintenance of customer details including the addition of new customers.
• Liaise with S.O.S. for necessary credit checks.
• Maintain and use Purchase Order system to agreed standards.
• Complete cash management clear down.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Flexible
• Accurate
• Attention to detail
• Team Worker
• Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proven problem-solving skills \xe2\x80\x93 ability to consider several possible options and decide on the most appropriate method.
• Ability to take on and follow instructions given by management.

• Positive organisational skills \xe2\x80\x93 ability to prioritise own workload.

\xe2\x80\x8bQualifications and Experience

• Good understanding of purchase ledger practices & terminology preferred but not essential
• Good working knowledge of Accounting systems preferred but not essential
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Company Benefits

• On-site parking
• Store discounts
• Free beverages and fruit for all employees
• Company pension
• Company events
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Birthday off

WR Transport & Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for transport jobs and logistics jobs. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

JOB OVERVIEW.

Location London

Job titleFinance Assistant

Consultant Michaela Francis

Consultant Phone 02392852322

Consultant Email Michaela@wr-logistics.com

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