Accounts Assistant Part Time / Permanent / approx. 30 hrs per week, ideally across Mon-Fri but can be flexible on working pattern Salary up to £28k FTE Generous Company Pension scheme Company Benefits (Health Cash Plan, Access to Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support across a wide range of areas, team building events and much more) Member of Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) - Annual Bonus (Tax-Free) for Employees Training & Development Opportunities Hybrid contract upon successful completion of 6-month probation Based in Burntwood (WS7) Join the dynamic team at Espace, the UK's first ever 100% employee-owned freight forwarder. As our Accounts Assistant in a team of 4, you will play a supportive role in helping the department to become more dynamic and efficient. Having recently invested in new business systems, this is a real opportunity to make a difference. The perfect candidate will boast an exceptionally high level of attention to detail, coupled with sound business experience and an energetic pace of work, whilst enjoying working within a super-friendly environment. A little bit about the company we are a non-asset owning freight forwarder with agency representation worldwide. Our people are our most valuable asset and we win business with our can -do approach, exceptional levels of customer service and trusted agency network. We specialise in general forwarding by road to within the UK, and all over Europe. Worldwide destinations by air and sea. In addition to this, we offer a UK customs brokerage service. Main Purpose To contribute to the smooth running of the Accounts & Administration department, ensuring all accounting deadlines are adhered to. Contributing to achieving the company vision and to reach turnover targets set year on year. Aiding the department to move forward and become more dynamic and efficient. Key Responsibilities Using Carlo (Transport Management system) and Access Financial software packages. To take ownership of all payment runs Processing of Duty and Immediate payments Import daily bank statements Reconcile cashbooks daily and resolve any cashbook queries Assist with the processing of freight purchase invoices Processing of Overhead Invoices Set up and manage currency ordering Assist with the processing of freight purchase invoices Follow up and resolve any invoice disputes with our operators or suppliers Monitor, chase and process any supporting freight documents To communicate with the rest of the team. Assist with setting up new customers and suppliers Assist with End of month bank reconciliations Produce daily cash flow reconciliation Any other administration tasks as required. Long term To learn all functions of the department (multi-skill), and assist with moving the department forward To help with looking at ways of streamlining our processes Person Specification GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (min) Proven experience in an all-round accounts office / department Accounting / Book-keeping qualification Desirable but not essential Utmost Discretion and Confidentiality Exceptional attention to detail Team-player Ability to quickly assimilate information / quick-thinking Commercial Acumen Flexible / Adaptable / Efficient Forward planning / Prioritising Problem solving, thinking outside the box / Creative thinker Self-motivated, self-starter and able to work independently Experienced user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel Working for an Employee-Owned business requires its co-owners to be team players and think and act like owners. Taking ownership and accountability is key. Effective communication and organisational skills will be needed as will an ability to prioritise and manage high workloads at times. Our Company values are PURE: Professionalism, Unity, Respectfulness and Enthusiasm. If you feel you have what it takes to fulfil this role, please apply to HR through this advert with your CV and a covering letter stating why you think we should invite you for an interview. Please also state your current salary and/or salary expectations.PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CONTACTING ESPACE DIRECTLY AS WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR DETAILS WILL GET PASSED ON. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 th February 2025 (APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS THEY COME IN) NO AGENCIES PLEASE ADZN1_UKTJ