Accounts Assistant

Role: Accounts Assistant Contract: Permanent

Hours: M/F 0830 - 1730

Location: Northampton, NN4

Why work for DACHSER?
Were a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We combine and integrate the world's most intelligent logistics network capabilities that keep the global economy running

today and tomorrow. DACHSER is a diverse, innovative and energetic workplace where everyone's ideas are always welcomed and considered. We strive to keep the family sentiment running through the business which creates an exciting, ambitious and supportive work ethic. Whether you are looking at opportunities in operations, as part of our Regional Office or support teams, we offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits.
Pension Contribution

27 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount Platform

Life Assurance Benefit

Cycle To Work Scheme
Purpose Of The Role:
Reconciliation of Duty Deferment and Inter Company accounts, creating strong relationships with relevant stakeholders both internal and external Assist in various duties in the centralised Accounts Payable function and ADHOC projects To work as part of a busy team and to be proactive and efficient in identifying underlying areas of concern, review of un-reconciled items, and thorough follow through to resolution
Key Responsibilities :
Reconciliation of Duty Deferment Account

Updating and Reconciliation of Inter Company Accounts

Maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality with respect to all aspects of the role

Any other Accounts Payable duties

Ensure reconciliations are accurate and kept up to date

Prioritisation of workload to successfully meet deadlines.

Skills & Experience:
Ability to work under pressure

Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to solve problems and resolve issues

Ability to work on own initiative

Innovative approach

Persuasive ,motivational and persistent

Ability to balance the reactive aspects of the role with the proactive elements required to meet the departments objectives

Strong communication skills

must have the ability to communicate with all levels and on all platforms

Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft office

IT literate with attention to detail

Working Knowledge of SAP (ERP System)

Good educational background with an aptitude for numbers

Good understanding and working knowledge of Duty Deferment Account

Working knowledge and experience of Accounts Payable
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