Accounts Assistant

Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk

About the Company: 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: 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.