** Greenhithe, DA9
** 35 hour working week, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, 1 hour for lunch
** 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to become permanent)
Join Our Finance Team at Trans Global
Are you an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity?
At Trans Global we're looking for a proactive individual to support our busy Finance team. This role is ideal for someone with Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to become a permanent member of the team, subject to business needs and performance.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Accounts Assistant, you'll play an important role in ensuring our finance operations run smoothly by:
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintaining accurate Purchase Ledger records.
- Responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Assisting with general finance administration.
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiency.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or a similar Accounts Assistant role.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
- A reliable, proactive and team-oriented approach.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience within freight forwarding, logistics or transport.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive salary (depending on experience).
- Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends.
- Supportive and friendly Finance team.
- Exposure to a variety of finance responsibilities.
- Opportunity to contribute to improving finance processes.
- Potential for a permanent position after the initial contract.
About Us
Trans Global Freight Management is a well established freight forwarding and logistics company. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our customers while providing a supportive working environment where our employees can develop and grow.
If you're looking to build your finance career with a company that values reliability, teamwork and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Trans Global team.
Trans Global Freight Management Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greenhithe DA9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
