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 branchReduce the credit balances due to customersProcess credit applicationsProcess credit reviewsProcess credit limits for customer accountsMonitor exceptions reports timelyProcess and pass vendor invoices for payment in a timely mannerAssist with BNP and AJAX queriesAssist with creating Accounting SOPsRun regular reports for the Accounting Team and BranchProvide support for AR and AP team holiday coverAssist the Branch Accounting Supervisor / Manager with projectsComplete 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.

QualificationsAttitude to learnWork well under pressureEnjoy a challengeOffice experience is desirableAttention to detail is a mustGood computer skills (Excel (intermediate level), Word, Outlook)

Additional Information

Must have the right to work in the UK

Benefits:

Competitive salaryPensionPrivate Medical InsuranceStock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development Program