Finance Assistant

MacKenzie King are working with a well-established and successful business based in Felixstowe , which boasts over four decades of experience in the import/export, supply chain, and customs industry. They are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit and supportive team. The ideal candidate will have some initial experience and a basic knowledge of accountancy, along with the drive to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility. As the Accounts Assistant , you will be working across both sides of the ledger — ensuring the timely processing of purchase ledger invoices and carrying out credit control duties to help manage debt and maintain healthy cash flow. A basic understanding of finance and accounts, along with some practical experience, is essential. However, full training will be provided . Purchase Ledger: Daily monitoring the purchase ledger accounts inbox Uploading invoices/credits into our operational system from the inbox Process and passing supplier invoice (approx. 500 per week) Supplier invoice internal and external queries handling Onboarding new suppliers Overhead invoice processing Ad hoc duties as and when required To provide cover for bank and supplier statements reconciliations To provide cover for weekly payment runs Credit Control: Monitoring the sales ledger, chasing cash and credit term customers accordingly Building relationships with our customers to ensure timely payment of invoices, whilst giving great customer service Liaising with our internal operations teams across the country regarding unpaid invoices and queries Handling customer requests for copy invoices and statements Onboarding new customers Confident approach to escalating issues with customers to the FM. Sending out weekly payment reminders and monthly statements to customers Daily completion of duty and vat report Weekly creation of spreadsheets to record customer chasing activity Essential skills and experience: Experience in Sage200, preferred but not essential Good time management and prioritisation skills Attention to detail and a pro-active approach A confident communicator Proficient with MS Office A team player with a positive attitude and demeanour Desire to learn the fast-paced industry of freight forwarding Strong excel skills are essential To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ben at MacKenzie King.

Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk, GB

Posted Date: 11/3/2025