Our client is looking for two Credit Controllers, working 50% of the time at home and 50% in the office.
The successful candidates will need a minimum of 1 years experience in Credit Control.
A current DBS (criminal record check) dated within the last 10 weeks is essential. As is a full 5 year checkable history with no gaps.
GCSE standard or equivalent (Grade 4 or above / A - C Grade) in English and Maths
Previous knowledge and experience of Duty & VAT desirable
Salary will be around GBP28K to GBP29K
Hours will be 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
Established forwarder currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Credit Controller
Position Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Credit Controller, is responsible to collect on assigned accounts, monitor activity to identify trends impacting payments and issues, monitor credit limits, review account balances, accurately record and allocate receipts.
Job Role:
Review and contact customers via email and phone regarding past dues
Contact stations/sales reps regarding billing issues
Notify stations/sales reps of high risk customers to be placed on hold
Release/approve customer accounts
Research credits on account due to overpayment and/or misapplication
Record and allocate receipts.
Weekly/Monthly AR reporting
Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as business demands deem necessary
Person skills:
3+ years work experience in accounting and knowledge of accounts receivable and general accounting procedures.
Knowledge and experience of freight forwarding accounting desirable.
Ability to effectively communicate in an oral and written manner with professionalism while conducting oneself according to policy. Proper grammar, spelling etc. should be reviewed prior to sending written communication.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CargoWise,
European language skill advantageous (German or Italian)
A team player who works well with others - being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value!
A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.
Growth mindset - being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
Customer service focus - we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!
Hours are Monday to Friday either 8am-4.30pm, 8.30am-5pm or 09:00 - 17:30
Salary is between GBP24,000 - GBP29,000 depending on experience
Please forward CV's to sue.stone@firstchoiceuk.com
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
Our client is a rapidly growing International Transport International logistics company,
looking to recruit a key account handler to nurture existing clients building a repour - Offering other services to existing clients, some internal sales with external sales ability to sell face to face.
They are looking for someone with a can-do attitude that wishes to grow with the company, not a clock watcher.
˜ Managing a high volume of Quote from multiply customers existing and new.
˜ Responding within the require timescales
˜ Attention to detail is essential to capture / collate all booking details
˜ Strong mathematical skills to quote correctly and to spot potential errors.
˜ Excellent Customer Service skill and phone manor.
˜ Strong targeted multiple medium approach to contact new and existing clients
˜ You need to have the skills to obtain relevant information regarding their business, who they are, what they do and who they currently use for transport requirements.
˜ Win new business
˜ Develop strong business relationships
Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position would have;
˜ Minimum 1 year experience within freight forwarding/haulage & transport sectors
˜ Hard working attitude, self-motivated
˜ Organised and methodical with approach
˜ Ability to build a repour and create a positive business relationship with clients
˜ Resilient attitude to find positives of each call.
˜ Able to work to deadlines and can handle a pressured environment.
˜ Must have excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills for reporting.
If you have experience within the industry of Transport European Freight Forwarding or NVOCC or a Haulier, then please apply for this position.
you will work as part of a team and report to the Customs Manager.
You will be involved in calculating and processing duties and taxes to be paid and may be required to sign documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of clients. You will also pay, or arrange for payment of taxes and duties.
Liaising with Customers.
You will be entering details onto specialised customs software including CHIEF, CNS, Destin8 and Data Freight.
Allocating the correct licence depending on type of goods being imported.
The Customs Clearance Clerk can be involved in attending meetings with Customs Officials in the application of duty refunds and tariff reclassification as appropriate.
This job also requires you to liaise with officials in various agencies to ensure goods are cleared through customs or quarantine. You will also arrange for transportation, warehousing or product distribution of imported goods.
Must have Customs experience from start to finish.
3-5 years Air Import experience with the ability to complete various types of import entries
Strong customer service skills with a very good level of attention to detail
Main Duties:
To process imports arrivals; ensuring all necessary controls, formalities
and procedures are implemented, in line with department goals.
3-5 years plus import c/c experience (Sequoia preferred)
Road & Ocean import c/c knowledge (preferred)
High standard of customer service skills
Accuracy, attention to detail with good arithmetic skills
A positive attitude
*We can only accept applications from candidates with the stated necessary experience for this role, if you don't hear from us your application has been unsuccessful
Our Client is looking for a permanent Sprinter Van Driver
Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00 with overtime available
Duties will include but not limited to:
Collecting and Delivering at LHR Cargo sheds
Driving throughout London, Home Counties and various locations around the UK
Must be over 25 for insurance purposes
Transporting Ambient and Pharmaceutical goods, previous experience preferred but not essential.
Salary GBP24K to GBP26K
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
Our Client is looking for an experienced Account Assistant / Credit Controller
Manage the sales ledger and be responsible for credit collections, ensuring that credit terms are enforced and collection targets are met
Chasing debt and obtaining payment using effective collection techniques - telephone, email etc
Maintain and issue monthly account statements to clients
Query resolution and credit note processing, resolving disputes efficiently
Liaising with co-ordinators and working with clients to resolve queries
Building relationships with clients with regular contact
Sales ledger account reconciliations and produce associated weekly commentary for Financial Controller
Meet company DSO and aged debt targets
Customer account maintenance
Manage cash allocation and daily bank download
Monthly reporting to Financial Controller
Performing credit assessments using credit rating portals
Produce weekly cash forecasts
Debt management and liaising with solicitors etc
Bank cheques and cash received
Process credit card payments
Take and process credit card payments
Finance Assistant:
Adhoc bank payments and process on Sage/SIGMA
Monthly bank reconciliation
Analyse and process credit card usage on Sage
Provide cover for purchase ledger during periods of absence and assist Financial Controller where required
Sales invoice filing and assist with year end filing and archiving
Key Attributes
Proven credit controller experience
Minimum of 5 years accounts experience
Excellent Excel skills
Good experience in Sage
Ability to manipulate data between systems
Effective time management
Proactive and a team player
Our client close to Heathrow is looking for an experienced Part Qualified Financial Accountant
Duties to include but not limited to :
Monthly import of certain invoices to Sigma
Input invoices, Enter all payments on Sage and bank spreadsheet
Process trip expenses/staff reimbursement/mileage claims
Load and reconcile Caxton cards, Payment runs- BACS/Manual/FX
Manage Aged creditors, Contra entries, Intercompany recharges and reconciliations
Manage purchase ledgers, Accruals and prepayments journals/ other nominal journals
Manage purchase ordering and best value for packing materials
Manage Sage databases and provide Sage training for new users
Manage users and authorisation limits on banking platforms
Implement internal controls, process efficiencies, and develop Finance Manual for internal use
Assist Financial Controller with year-end requirements
Project work in line with company requirements and ACCA performance objectives
Supervise purchase ledger assistant, Assist Financial Controller
Provide holiday/sick cover for credit controller/ purchase ledger assistant
Must have good knowledge of Sage, and an Accountancy Qualfication desirable.
Please forward CV's to sue.stone@firstchoiceuk.com
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
Our client close to Heathrow is looking for someone with up to 5 years Air Export experience as this will take up 60% of the time. Making bookings, agreeing rates, processing air waybills. 40% of the time will be spent servicing the customer, managing reports and supporting the team. It is working on one specific contract.
Working within a team of 6, training will also be provided on Imports and Courier.
A full 5 year checkable history and clean DBS is essential.
CO aviation security cert and DG training desirable.
Excellent written and communication skills and good team player.
The hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary based on experience cGBP30K plus benefits
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.