Accounts/Admin Assistant

Job Title: Accounts/Admin Assistant

Location: Witham, Essex

Salary: Current market rate

Hours: Monday to Friday / 9am to 5.30pm

Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Administration/Accounts team, providing essential support across a variety of administrative, accounts and customer service duties.

Are you an experienced Administrative/Accounts Assistant with excellent attention to detail, fast and accurate keyboard skills and a good head for numbers? Ideally, you'll already have experience working within a freight forwarding or logistics environment.

This is a busy, varied role where no two days are the same, so if you're organised, adaptable and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

Here at Simarco, we believe that people are the heart of our business. It is their professionalism, dedication and experience that continues to be at the core of our success!

The Simarco Culture...

~ Communication ~ Innovation ~ Accountability ~ Integrity ~

Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:

• Background within a freight forwarding setting would be advantageous
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to learn new systems easily
• Follow the companies SOP's for compliance
• Knowledge of multi-currency invoice processing would be advantageous
• Ability to work with others as part of a team
• Highly numerate
• Able to identify and resolve issues proactively
• Ability to work under pressure
• High attention to detail

Key duties & Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices from European agents accurately and efficiently
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by liaising with internal departments and external suppliers
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations, delete accruals and resolve outstanding queries
• Ensure invoices are posted within reporting deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support to the Admin team & Accounts Payable team as required
• Assist with overhead invoices when and if required

We can offer you:

• We offer a highly competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discount platform including discounted gym membership
• Full training and support
• Cycle to work and Tusker scheme
• Regular engagement initiative including treat days!
• Learning Management System for continuous learning
• Mental health forum in place to support with well being
• Simarco Stars - rewards and recognition

Here at Simarco, we believe that people are the heart of our business. It is their professionalism, dedication and experience that continues to be at the core of our success!

The Simarco Culture...

~ Communication ~ Innovation ~ Accountability ~ Integrity ~