We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Group Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team and support a number of companies across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and growing business.
As we continue to expand, the Group Finance Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our finance function, supporting sales and purchase ledger activities, reconciliations, month-end processes and finance administration across the Group.
About Us:
Commodity Centre is a forward-thinking logistics business with over 30 years of experience delivering tailored supply chain, warehousing and transport solutions to customers across the UK and Europe. Our success is built on strong customer relationships, operational excellence and a commitment to delivering outstanding service. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Group Finance Assistant to become an integral part of our Finance Team and support our continued success.
The Role:
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the UK and European Management Accountants, you will be responsible for providing finance administration support across multiple Group companies. You will manage sales and purchase ledger activities, assist with reconciliations and month-end processes, and provide holiday and sickness cover for key finance functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Code and post sales and purchase invoices accurately using Sage 200.
- Manage purchase invoice inboxes and liaise with department heads to obtain invoice authorisations.
- Download and process sales invoice data from the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Post bank receipts and payments and allocate transactions to customer and supplier ledgers.
- Reconcile supplier statements and purchase ledger accounts.
- Support daily credit control activities and ensure customer records remain accurate and up to date.
- Assist with month-end procedures, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Support the UK and European Management Accountants with accruals, prepayments and ad hoc finance projects.
- Provide holiday and sickness cover for the Group Sales Ledger and Group Purchase Ledger functions.
- Maintain accurate customer and supplier records while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience within a finance, sales ledger, purchase ledger or similar accounting role.
- Previous experience processing invoices, payments and reconciliations.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using finance systems, with Sage 200 experience desirable but not essential.
- AAT qualification or studies would be advantageous, although not essential.
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation where you can develop your finance career within a supportive and collaborative team. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities across multiple companies, work closely with experienced finance professionals and play an important role in supporting the success of the wider business. We offer a professional and friendly working environment, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to be part of a company that values accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Witham CM8 3EW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Finance Assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
