Accounts Assistant
Location: Liverpool
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 5:00pm
About Us
M.A. Logistics Ltd is a global logistics and freight forwarding business based in Liverpool. Established in 2001, the company has grown through the expertise and dedication of its directors and staff.
With accreditations including AEO and IATA, and membership of BIFA and the Chamber of Commerce, we are well positioned to support businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to multinational corporations. We pride ourselves on providing professional, reliable, and tailored logistics solutions, including Air Freight, Sea Freight, and European Trailer services.
The Role
Due to continued organic growth, we are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team.
This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a hybrid working arrangement following successful completion of training.
Key Responsibilities
As an integral part of the Finance team, you will be responsible for:
- Processing and posting a high volume of supplier invoices against accruals on a daily basis using internal systems (full training provided)
- Ensuring invoices are approved and processed in a timely manner to meet payment deadlines
- Monitoring and maintaining the purchase ledger email inbox
- Reconciling supplier statements to the Accounts Payable ledger and resolving queries with suppliers and internal departments
- Preparing and assisting with weekly and monthly supplier payment runs
- Producing and maintaining invoice log reports for the Finance team
- Supporting month-end/year-end processes
- Assisting with general finance administration and reporting requirements
- Providing support with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role
- Good knowledge of the end-to-end purchase ledger process
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues at all levels
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- A proactive approach and strong attention to detail
Salary & Benefits
- £27,000 – £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working: 2 days in the office and 3 days from home following successful completion of training
- Company pension scheme
- Private Healthcare Insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right fit for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV for consideration.
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool L21 7LF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- purchase ledger: 1 year (preferred)
- Accounts Payable: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
