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Location:Â Felixstowe, Suffolk
About the Company:Â Our client is a well-established road transport haulier with over twenty years of experience, providing key services such as:
- Delivery of full container loads (FCL) from port to customers.
- Retrieval of containers from port, removal of goods, and delivery of less than full container loads (LCL) to customers.
- Warehousing facilities for customers' goods.
The company is currently undergoing a dynamic transformation period, offering a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to make a lasting impact.
Team Structure:Â The Accounts Assistant will report directly to the CFO and work alongside three other finance team members. Key stakeholders include the Head of Compliance and the Managing Directors/Owners.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Calculate and process weekly and monthly payroll runs using Sage Payroll.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts through journal postings and month-end schedules.
- Support other finance functions such as VAT returns and bank reconciliations.
- Develop and publish reporting suites with the CFO to provide key insights into business performance.
- Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports to support the finance team.
- Support the external audit process by responding to queries and preparing schedules.
- Review systems and processes, recommend changes, and challenge the status quo.
- Maintain organised records of all financial transactions and documentation.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Comfortable processing payroll within a corporate environment.
- Strong attention to detail and systematic information processing.
- Willingness to learn and support areas outside core focus, being a team player.
- Experience with Sage 50 accounts and payroll software is advantageous.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing individual responsibilities effectively.
- Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Why Join? This is a high-energy, dynamic period for our client, providing an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative journey. If you are looking to make a significant impact and grow with a forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply.
