Branch Accounting Support

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Supporting the Accounts Receivable team to ensure efficient collection of AR for the Branch and the timely, accurate processing of vendor invoices. Work closely with the Product teams to ensure costs are accrued promptly and correctly, enabling consistent and delay-free vendor payments. Run regular required reporting for both the team and the Branch, providing essential financial insights and operational transparency. Support the Branch Accounting Leadership Team with tasks aimed at streamlining departmental processes, safeguarding the financial integrity of the LHR Branch, and actively contributing to the continuous improvement of procedures by proposing ideas that eliminate unnecessary accounting work and enhance overall efficiency.

Major Duties And Responsibilities:

Operations / Finance:

• Reduce the AR over terms for the branch
• Reduce the credit balances due to customers
• Process credit applications
• Process credit reviews
• Process credit limits for customer accounts
• Monitor exceptions reports timely
• Process and pass vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner
• Assist with BNP and AJAX queries
• Assist with creating Accounting SOPs
• Run regular reports for the Accounting Team and Branch
• Provide support for AR and AP team holiday cover
• Assist the Branch Accounting Supervisor / Manager with projects
• Complete the mandatory Expeditors training alongside the necessary desk-side training

Systems:

• Assist Lead / Supervisor / Manager with changes impacted by law (procedures and policies)
• Proactively communicate suggestions for process changes or adaptations

Culture:

• Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humour, and Visionary.

Qualifications

• Attitude to learn
• Work well under pressure
• Enjoy a challenge
• Office experience is desirable
• Attention to detail is a must
• Good computer skills (Excel (intermediate level), Word, Outlook)

Additional Information

Must have the right to work in the UK

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program