Looking for a finance role where you can actually make a difference and enjoy a genuinely flexible, friendly team? This Finance Assistant position in the logistics sector is your chance to step into a role that values your initiative, rewards your curiosity, and gives you exposure to all the moving parts of a busy operation. If you’re ready to take ownership, work independently, and want to be part of a team that’s relaxed, understanding, and always up for a challenge, this could be your next move.Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and reconciling six GBP bank accounts with high transaction volumes
• Preparing and submitting straightforward monthly VAT returns
• Handling credit control, emailing and chasing outstanding payments
• Generating, printing, and distributing sales invoices across the organisation
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals and prepayments
• Uploading journals and maintaining accurate financial records
• Reconciling company credit card accounts
• Importing banking transactions into NetSuite and working extensively in Excel
• Supporting accounts payable, including occasional ad hoc payments
• Assisting with payroll data input and providing general payroll support

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role (Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, or similar)
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, handling large spreadsheets)
• Experience with NetSuite or similar finance systems
• A proactive, independent approach- you’re comfortable working solo and taking initiative
• Eagerness to learn and absorb new information
• A steady, reliable attitude- you’re the person who gets things done

What you will get:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays 
• flexible working hours
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly, professional, and relaxed working environment
• Real opportunities to learn from an experienced Financial Controller and broaden your finance skills

If you would like