Job Title
Accounts Assistant – Purchase Ledger / Banking
Location
Sandbach, UK
Hours
37.5 per week; Monday – Friday 08:30-16:30
Company Overview
Founded in 1996 in South Africa and recognised by the London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’, M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the inter‑modal transport of bulk liquids with a fleet of over 9,500 tank containers. The head office is in the UK with additional offices in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the Americas, Thailand, and Dubai.
Role Overview
This flexible role spans the Purchase Ledger and Banking Departments. In the Purchase Ledger you will ensure accurate processing of purchase invoices and timely preparation of payment runs, liaising with global offices and suppliers. In the Banking Department you will assist with accurate and timely payments, cash postings and maintain up‑to‑date records for audit purposes.
Responsibilities
• Ensure accurate processing of purchase invoices and timely payment runs.• Liaise with global suppliers and offices for invoice and payment queries.• Assist the banking team with accurate cash postings and audit‑ready records.• Maintain confidentiality and trustworthiness in all banking transactions, including multi‑currency payments.• Participate in DBS checks and other relevant security screenings.
Qualifications
• Experience in accounts administration, preferably with purchase ledger experience.• Familiarity with integrated business systems such as SAP Business One.• Ability to handle medium to high volume transactions.• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and good computer and arithmetic skills.• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team with global suppliers and banks.• Willingness and ability to live within commuting distance of the Sandbach office.
Benefits
- A competitive salary
- Discretionary bonuses
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays
- Birthday leave
- Long‑service day each year for every 5 years of service (up to 5 days at 25 years)
- A caring, friendly, family culture with strong values
- Flexibility to balance home and work
- Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment
- Recognition and value in a medium‑sized company
- Investment in training and development
- Pleasant working environment in the newly refurbished office in central Sandbach
- Free parking near the office
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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