Accounts Administrator

Hemisphere Freight Ltd.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Ipswich is seeking an experienced accounts professional to evaluate credit requests, manage debts, and liaise with customers in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and IT skills, with experience in logistics accounts work advantageous. The role offers a nurturing workplace and various employee benefits, including discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Discounted Gym Membership with FTC Gym

AXA Private Medical Insurance after three years

Loyalty bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with UK and overseas payments.
• Understanding of legal complexities of loans and payment plans.
• Self-motivated with a logical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new credit requests and conduct client credit checks.
• Manage and collect debts from company debtors.
• Prepare statements and reports for the accountant.

Skills

Experience in logistics accounts work

Ability to reconcile complex debtors accounts

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Good IT skills, particularly in spreadsheets

Discretion and honesty

Tools

Open Accounts software

Job description

Hemisphere are looking for someone to make a difference. Are you up for it?

Be a part of Hemisphere’s Accounts team. Hemisphere are looking to expand and grow its Accounts Team, and a successful candidate would be joining a strong performing Company and Department with highly experienced and skilled colleagues. This department has plenty of opportunity for the right candidate in a friendly and professional work environment.

The role will involve:

• Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks.
• Managing and collecting debts from company debtors.
• Setting up the terms of credit for new clients.
• Managing collection of all payments and debts.
• Responding to client inquiries.
• Preparing statements and reports for the company accountant.
• Managing the sales ledger.
• Liaising with customers and operations.
• Perform Credit Checks and update Credit for existing customers
• Working across multiple currencies including GBP, EUR, and USD.
• Daily banking reconciliation.
• Working out Contra payments for overseas suppliers.

You will need to have:

The ideal candidate would be experienced in logistics accounts work, with an operational background. We are looking to grow a team with varied experience and skills, some of what we are looking for are:

• Previous work experience with debits and credits, dealing with UK payments as well as overseas would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of the legal complexities of loans, payment plans, and interest rates.
• Ability to reconcile complex debtors accounts.
• Ability to deal with problematic clients.
• A thorough, methodical, and logical approach to your work
• Competence in and confidence with maths
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent commercial sense
• Good IT skills, particularly in the use of spreadsheets, and experience of the Open Accounts software would also be an advantage
• Self-motivation
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The capacity to understand complex information and problem solve
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Discretion and honesty when handling confidential information.

Since this is a small team, in times of absence and during peak periods, depending on the applicant’s skill set and experience you will be expected to help cover your colleagues’ roles. Therefore, you must be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to accept additional tasks as necessary.

What you’ll get as part of our team:

The value in looking after your employees has never been more apparent. We make sure our team members enjoy both fulfilling careers and a nurturing workplace.

• Discounted Gym Membership with FTC Gym
• Supporting Inspire Suffolk with fundraising and work placements for young people
• Company schemes to benefit local communities, helping everyone around us
• After three years of working with us, you can benefit from AXA Private Medical Insurance and a loyalty bonus scheme

Our Company Values:

Our Internal Company Values

• People People – A core ethos of taking care of others – team mates, clients, suppliers and partners. Whether they’re in the seat next to us or on the other side of the world.
• Better Together – Facing problems head‑on. Combining our individual expertise and expereince to collectively deliver the right solutions.
• Always Learning – As a team we never stop questioning, learning and improving. Passionate about driving success for every client and for ourselves.
• Making a Difference – We love what we do and are proud of the positive impact we each have. Working towards our shared vision and staying accountable for our actions.

Our External Company Values

• Going The Extra Mile – Helping customers navigate the complex world of logistics and delivering value beyond the base requirement.
• Dependable Partnerships – We’re in this for the long haul; creating genuine, long‑term relationships built on transparency and trust.
• People Who Care – On hand at every stage of the journey. Having sight of the bigger picture and proactively managing every process, with care.
• Total Logistics Experts – From packing security, to customs to regulations, we’re a team obsessed with problem solving. We always have the answer.

This Company is an equal opportunities employer

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