Accounts Administrator

Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder, specialising within the Far East, USA as their main areas. Now due to expansion we are now recruiting for an Accounts Administrator role based in Birmingham
Key Responsibilities include
* Passing Purchase Invoice for payment.
* Daily banking & logging of funds received and applying funds to relevant accounts.
* Reconciling supplier's statements.
* Rejection of supplier invoices as required.
* Preparing and paying purchase invoices for payment on open accounts or BACS.
* Raising auto cheques for CAD Payments etc.
* Opening of new suppliers and traders.
* Maintaining all relevant and applicable sales & purchases ledgers & cash books.
* Maintaining month end sales, purchases and cashbooks.
* Maintaining high risk schedule.
* Transfer of funds between different divisions of the company and any related internal invoicing
In order to apply you will have:
* Ideally have worked in accounts for a freight forwarder
* Cargowise experience preferred.
* Experience in the adoption and practice of specific company financial policies and procedures.
* Good problem-solving skills to enable prompt resolutions of queries or complaints.
* Knowledge and utilisation of 'Companies House' including downloading of accounts and credit facility checks ie ICC reports.
* Experience of looking after company vehicles (vehicle tax, insurance, repairs, MOT's etc).
* A clear understanding of making payments in different currencies including US Dollars/GB Pounds Sterling/Euros.
* Good verbal and written communication, to provide a professional image to customers and suppliers.
* The capacity to work in a high-pressure environment whilst remaining calm when under pressure.
* The ability to interact with a global network of agents, suppliers, shipping lines, hauliers. *
* The skill to prioritise a large number of tasks to ensure accuracy and deliver results with great attention to detail and a high sense of urgency.
* A positive attitude and good problem-solving skills and to apply lessons learned.
Package and Benefits:
* Salary �27,000 to �32,000 dependent upon experience
* Pension
* 22 days holiday to start
* Rewards and Discounts
* Heath care plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Social events
* Free Parking
* Plus more