Finance Assistant
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join a growing logistics operation based at Heathrow Consolidation Centre (HCC). This hands-on role offers exposure across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations, making it a great fit for someone looking to grow within a professional finance environment.
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Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Raise and maintain purchase orders and PO logs.
- Reconcile supplier accounts and ensure timely and accurate weekly payment runs.
- Handle supplier queries and conduct credit card reconciliations.
Accounts Receivable
- Prepare customer invoicing backups and liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate revenue data.
- Generate customer invoices and credit notes and distribute to clients via email.
- Send monthly account statements and carry out customer account reconciliations and credit control activities.
Financial Accuracy & Reporting
- Ensure precise record-keeping and reconcile accounts across suppliers and clients.
- Assist with identifying process improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy.
System & Process Management
- Work effectively within SAP and other CRM/accounting systems.
- Leverage Microsoft Excel for financial tracking; knowledge of macros and VBA coding is a plus.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support broader finance and operational objectives.
Essential Qualifications
- Finance qualification or QBE background (minimum 3 years’ experience)
- Numerate and enthusiastic, with a strong desire to learn and develop
- Organised, proactive, and adaptable with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies efficiently
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; understanding of macros/VBA is desirable
- High level of integrity and trustworthiness
- Experience using SAP or similar finance/CRM systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willing to work extra hours to meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations
Benefits
✔ Competitive salary
✔ Discretionary bonus
✔ 1 day a week working from home (subject to manager approval)
✔ 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
✔ Friendly, supportive team environment
✔ Professional development opportunities
✔ Commitment to work-life balance
✔ Free onsite parking
✔ Employee Assistance Programme
✔ Private healthcare