Job Description
Macildowie are working with this client based in Corby, Northamptonshire.
Our client is a long-established, family-run business within the logistics and warehousing industry, operating to recognised compliance standards and supporting high-profile retail and manufacturing customers.
Role: Accounts Assistant - with Study Support
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 - Dependent on experience
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time - 35 hours a week
Working Arrangement: Office-based, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility for family emergencies
What's on Offer:
- 35-hour working week (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with 1-hour lunch)
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site gym and parking
- Progression opportunities: potential to evolve the role into a business partnering capacity and take on wider ownership of invoicing
- A supportive and collaborative finance environment
The Opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to take ownership of the client invoicing function while growing into a broader business partnering role. You'll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial data, streamlining processes, and delivering commercial insights to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the client invoicing process with accuracy and attention to detail
- Deliver weekly and monthly revenue analysis to support forecasting and commercial planning
- Assist with variance analysis and reporting for senior management
- Support the maintenance of the sales ledger and contribute to a healthy aged debt position
- Work with integrated systems including Sage, PaperLess, and warehouse platforms such as Microlistics
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements and ensure financial compliance
- Liaise with internal teams (Finance, Operations, Commercial) and external partners to resolve queries
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a finance support role covering invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, and ledger activity
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Commercial awareness and an ability to interpret financial data
- Familiarity with Sage and/or warehouse management systems is beneficial
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, service-led environment
Why This Business?
This is an exciting time to join a growing logistics business with strong family values and serious ambition. With turnover exceeding £20m and a 5-year plan to more than double in size, the business is investing in both people and technology. You'll be joining a close-knit team where you can make an impact, take ownership, and grow your career as the company scales.
If you're ready to step beyond traditional finance support and become a key part of a business on the rise - we'd love to hear from you.
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