Full job descriptionBe the person who keeps a busy international transport and customs business running.

We are looking for a trusted, senior, hands-on bookkeeper. You will own the accounts function, from daily postings through to trial balance. You will lead our established accounts team of four. You will also help run the office and support the Managing Director.

This is a role with real ownership. You will make decisions, work directly with the MD and see the results of your work.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm

Location: Basildon, Essex, SS15 6SJ

About us

Trafertir International Transport Ltd is part of Trafertir Group. We are an independent, privately owned business, established in 1999.

We provide:

• International road freight
• Customs clearance
• Customs warehousing and distribution

We run an AEO-F accredited customs warehouse. We operate 24/7 and work across a European network.

We are a small, close team. We value initiative, honesty and finishing what you start.

What you will own

Accounts and bookkeeping

• Purchase, sales and nominal ledgers
• Supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments
• Customer invoicing and credit control
• Bank postings and reconciliations
• Cash-flow monitoring
• Management accounts information, through to trial balance
• Day-to-day running of the accounts team: allocating work, checking output and supporting colleagues

Payroll and compliance

• Checking monthly payroll
• Pension administration
• VAT returns
• Year-end accounts and audit support
• Working with our external accountants and advisers

Office and people

• Day-to-day running of the office
• Personnel and HR administration in conjunction with our external providers
• New-starter paperwork and inductions
• Company records and filing
• AEO and audit administration
• Support for the Managing Director and wider management team
• Finding ways to improve how we work

What you will bring

Essential

• Proven hands-on bookkeeping experience, through to trial balance
• Solid knowledge of ledgers, bank reconciliation, multi currency and credit control
• Good understanding of VAT
• Payroll experience
• Experience leading or supervising a small team
• Confidence making day-to-day decisions
• Professional communication with customers, suppliers and advisers
• Complete discretion with confidential financial and personnel information

Desirable

• Management accounts experience
• Experience in an SME or owner-managed business
• HR administration experience
• AEO or audit administration experience

The person we want

This is a trusted position. You will be someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows matters through
• Spots discrepancies and acts on them
• Moves easily between accounts and general office work
• Prioritises well when several things need attention
• Works well independently and within a team
• Wants to become a dependable, integral part of the business

Why join us

• A senior, trusted position with real ownership
• Direct access to the Managing Director
• An established team to work with from day one
• Variety: finance, HR and customs-sector exposure in one role

How to apply

Apply through Indeed with your CV and a short summary of your bookkeeping, payroll and office experience.

Trafertir is an equal opportunities employer.

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Experience:

• payroll: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)
• Work Location: In person

Full job descriptionBe the person who keeps a busy international transport and customs business running.

We are looking for a trusted, senior, hands-on bookkeeper. You will own the accounts function, from daily postings through to trial balance. You will lead our established accounts team of four. You will also help run the office and support the Managing Director.

This is a role with real ownership. You will make decisions, work directly with the MD and see the results of your work.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm

Location: Basildon, Essex, SS15 6SJ

About us

Trafertir International Transport Ltd is part of Trafertir Group. We are an independent, privately owned business, established in 1999.

We provide:

• International road freight
• Customs clearance
• Customs warehousing and distribution

We run an AEO-F accredited customs warehouse. We operate 24/7 and work across a European network.

We are a small, close team. We value initiative, honesty and finishing what you start.

What you will own

Accounts and bookkeeping

• Purchase, sales and nominal ledgers
• Supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments
• Customer invoicing and credit control
• Bank postings and reconciliations
• Cash-flow monitoring
• Management accounts information, through to trial balance
• Day-to-day running of the accounts team: allocating work, checking output and supporting colleagues

Payroll and compliance

• Checking monthly payroll
• Pension administration
• VAT returns
• Year-end accounts and audit support
• Working with our external accountants and advisers

Office and people

• Day-to-day running of the office
• Personnel and HR administration in conjunction with our external providers
• New-starter paperwork and inductions
• Company records and filing
• AEO and audit administration
• Support for the Managing Director and wider management team
• Finding ways to improve how we work

What you will bring

Essential

• Proven hands-on bookkeeping experience, through to trial balance
• Solid knowledge of ledgers, bank reconciliation, multi currency and credit control
• Good understanding of VAT
• Payroll experience
• Experience leading or supervising a small team
• Confidence making day-to-day decisions
• Professional communication with customers, suppliers and advisers
• Complete discretion with confidential financial and personnel information

Desirable

• Management accounts experience
• Experience in an SME or owner-managed business
• HR administration experience
• AEO or audit administration experience

The person we want

This is a trusted position. You will be someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows matters through
• Spots discrepancies and acts on them
• Moves easily between accounts and general office work
• Prioritises well when several things need attention
• Works well independently and within a team
• Wants to become a dependable, integral part of the business

Why join us

• A senior, trusted position with real ownership
• Direct access to the Managing Director
• An established team to work with from day one
• Variety: finance, HR and customs-sector exposure in one role

How to apply

Apply through Indeed with your CV and a short summary of your bookkeeping, payroll and office experience.

Trafertir is an equal opportunities employer.

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Experience:

• payroll: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)
• Work Location: In person