Job Description

Part Time Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Heathrow, UB7 0LQ

Flying Logistics Air Cargo Ltd is an international freight solutions company with a headquarters located in Essex, dealing with sea freight. We also have 2 more branches, one in Heathrow dealing with air and road freight and a branch in Belgium handling freight between the UK and EU countries. Flying Logistics Air Cargo Ltd is looking for a part time Accounts Assistant, suitable for a role in a fast-paced Freight Forwarders based in our Heathrow office.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented individual with a keen eye for detail. You will be confident, ideally with an accounts background, and have the enthusiasm to work in a high volume environment. You will have the use of Microsoft Excel and preferably Xero accounting platform. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial colleagues, clients and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Able to perform bank reconciliations

Process sale and purchase invoices with accounting nominal code knowledge

Run monthly payroll

Understanding of accrual and prepayment journals

Processing of fixed assets and depreciation

Understanding and processing customer and supplier deposits.

Understanding of credit control.

Be able to perform a VAT reconciliation

Knowledge of how to deal with potential bad debts

Knowledge of balance sheet

Able to perform monthly/quarterly management accounts

Processing of monthly expenses

Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

Ability to work using own initiative and within a team

Answer customer queries by phone & email

Qualifications:

Must have minimum 2 years accounts experience AAT Level 2

Familiar with Xero Accounts Software is preferable

We are looking for an excellent communicator with good computer literacy

Able to work to a high standard and ensure 100% accuracy.

Good team player

Essential Microsoft skill i.e. Excel & Word documents

Freight forward experience is preferred, but not essential

Benefits:

On-site parking

Full training program will be given to the successful candidate

Work remotely:

No

Job Type:

Part Time, Temporary Contract

Hours :

4 hours per day, Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm

Salary:

12,700

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12,700.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person