Finance Assistant

Logistics UK

Finance Assistant providing key support across credit control and finance projects. Working alongside experienced colleagues during an exciting period of change and development.

Posted 7/10/2026contractRoyal Tunbridge Wells • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in financial processes including debtor management, payment processing, and financial reporting, while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills. Capable of supporting finance team activities and collaborating effectively across departments.

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Debtor ManagementPayment ProcessingFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Debtor ManagementPayment ProcessingFinancial ReportingReconciliationsJournal PostingsYear-End Audit PreparationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsPositive ApproachCollaborative Work StyleDeadline Management

Industry Keywords

Credit ControlAccountsFinanceAdministrationBudgetingForecastingSales Ledger Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Chasing outstanding debtor balances by telephone, email, and letter.
Issuing statements and reminder communications.
Processing and allocating customer payments.
Taking card payments over the telephone.
Sending copy invoices and supporting sales ledger administration.
Maintaining accurate debtor records and account information.
Liaising with colleagues across the business to resolve outstanding debt issues.
Supporting purchase ledger activities as required.
Delivering excellent service while upholding Logistics UK's core values: Excellence, Dynamism, Togetherness, and Reputation.
Assisting with the wind-up of a group company during 2026.
Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
Helping with financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal postings.
Assisting with year-end audit preparation and information requests.
Providing support across the wider finance team during peak periods and holiday cover.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong communication skills and a confident telephone manner.
Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
A positive and collaborative approach to work.
Previous experience within a finance, accounts, credit control, or administration role.
An interest in developing a career within finance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
Enhanced Family Leave policy
Flexible and remote working arrangements
Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
Various learning and development opportunities
Range of pension schemes
Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind