Employer: Michael Page Finance
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Date Added: 13/10/2025
This role as an AP/AR Accountant in the Transport & Distribution industry requires strong expertise in managing accounts payable and receivable processes. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial transactions and maintaining financial records in a structured and efficient manner.
Client Details
An iconic, well-established business operating in the Transport & Distribution industry, known for its organised operations and professional environment. The organisation pride themselves on their inclusive team culture and ability to promote staff internally.
Description
- Manage the billing schedule and oversee the end-to-end sales invoicing process
- Take ownership of retail lease billing, covering monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc income streams
- Monitor and manage aged debt, including maintaining detailed records of follow-up actions and initiating formal recovery procedures when necessary
- Perform weekly cash allocations
- Administer retail lease data, including new agreements, terminations, renewals, and expires
- Process billing for miscellaneous income sources
- Review, match, and process supplier invoices against purchase orders
- Ensure accurate coding and approval of purchase orders and invoices in line with internal policies
- Reconcile supplier payments and statements
- Support timely period-end close activities
- Maintain journal approval documentation
- Respond to queries from suppliers and internal teams
- Document transactional workflows for audit and process clarity
- Review and allocate company credit card transactions
- Prepare monthly reports on aged debtors and creditors for senior leadership
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations
- Execute BACS payment runs
- Set up ad hoc payments in accordance with internal approval procedures
- Prepare VAT reconciliations and returns
- Compile the Payment Practices Report
- Liaise with HMRC and banking partners as needed
- Maintain the finance system and escalate technical issues to IT support
- Participate in user acceptance testing for system upgrades
- Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required
Profile
- A strong background in accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Experience within the transport, logistics or supply chain industry desirable.
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.
- Prior experience with Horizon desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- The ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Job Offer
- Competitive base salary – £35,000
- Full study-support package.
- Hybrid working, Central London location.
- Clear progression opportunities and ability to gain exposure to month-end and commercial finance duties.
- Strong working culture, excellent leadership team and training & development.
- Comprehensive support and resources to succeed in your role.
Application Deadline: 27/10/2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Submitted Applications: 0