Accounts & Carrier Management Assistant

Salary: £26,400 – £30,000 per year

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the Finance team and assist the department as it continues to support the growing wider Whistl fulfilment division.

Focusing on the smooth running of the carrier management function and improvement of internal service levels as well as the maintenance of Etail supplier relationships.

Reporting indirectly to the Financial Controller, you will work closely with the existing finance and carrier management team. You will gain a broad knowledge of the fundamental finance processes carried out in the department and how they tie in to the rest of the business. This will involve building relationships with other departments, particularly Partner Services and Spark Etail.

This will initially be a six-month role but depending on ongoing workloads may become permanent.

Key responsibilities;

Processing transport claims
Arranging transport bookings
Supporting carrier management with invoice processing as required
Statement reconciliations, particularly for Spark Etail
Ensure positive relationships with supplier contacts are maintained
Build a strong relationship with the Spark Etail purchasing team
Assist with entering invoices in the accounts system
Provide back up and holiday cover to the rest of the finance department
Other duties & responsibilities which from time to time may fall above or below the remit for this positionAdministration | Accounts | Accounts Assistant | Claims | Bookings | Invoicing | Reconciliations | Data Entry | Communication | Team Player | IT Literate | Excel

Essential Skills

A good level of attention to detail and accuracy
Show initiative and a proactive attitude – you cannot be afraid to pick up the telephone
Be a team player, as a small department we need to support each other both day-to-day and also with regards to holiday cover and similar
Good communication skills, it is often required to talk to non-financial suppliers and explain basic situations to them in a courteous and professional manner
A strong experience of Excel basic functions and the confidence to learn more if offeredAbout Company

Whistl are a delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

Whistl is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to equal opportunities for all in all of our employment policies and practices.