Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Stockley Park, Uxbridge

Job description

We are the contract logistics partner of choice for logistics outsourcing and the management of complex supply chains. From point of origin to consumption, our dedicated staff design solutions that turn logistics operations from a challenge into a substantial competitive advantage.Your tasks and responsibilities

This role is responsible for volume invoice reconciliations across our Freight Forwarding business in various currencies, managing high volume invoices (45k per month) and high value invoices (£million).

Due to the busy nature of this role and as we approach year end, we are looking for someone to start immediately.

Your tasks and responsibilities

* Account reconciliations (GBP & EUR)
* Managing volume Invoice Reconciliations for global supply chain in Sea, Air and Land Freight
* Obtain copies of unidentified approvals on the ledger, and take necessary action
* Liaising with Branch Finance Officers in the UK
* Liaising with our shared service centre in Belgrade
* Monitoring of the Head Office unacknowledged log
* Undertaking Ad-hoc assignments as required, meeting the needs of the business
* Working to agreed individual & team weekly and monthly targets
* Liaising with all areas of the business, both UK and overseas
* Taking hands on approach to all Accounts Payable matters

Your skills and experience

* The successful applicant will have a good level of Accounts Payable (AP) experience gained within a high volume multi supplier environment
* Applicants must have experience of managing high volume invoice reconciliations
* Foreign Exchange experience (FOREX) desirable
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential
* Highly computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* The ability to deal with a busy work load in a measured and organised manner is essential
* The ability to adapt your approach in a pressurised environment
* Good level of attention to detail.

With over 68,000 employees at some 1,200 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on high value-added segments such as IT-based integrated logistics solutions.

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Reference Number: GB05278