Our client is a leading Freight Forwarding business based in Southend-on-Sea is seeking hand on Finance Manager for fixed term contract of at least 6 months.
Our client is a leading Freight Forwarding business based in Southend-on-Sea who has recently seen a high level of investment to continue excellent relationships with their carriers and partners.
As Finance Manager - Freight Forwarding during your minimum 6 month contract reporting to the Managing Director you will:
- Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
- Oversee the month-end close process, including review and posting of journals (prepayments, accruals, fixed assets)
- Own VAT returns and ensure full compliance with HMRC and other statutory obligations, including P11D and payroll filings
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Oversee the outsourced payroll bureau, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all payroll transactions.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3 assistant accountants
The most desirable applicant for Finance Manager - Freight Forwarding will:
- Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Have demonstrable freight forwarding industry experience
- Significant experience in a senior finance role, again ideally within logistics or freight forwarding
- Be able to be on site in Southend-on-Sea (3 days per week)
Circa £65,000 per annum
Minimum 6 month contract
2 days working from home
EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.
