Abacus Consulting

Finance Assistant, 26,000- 28,000+ benefits, well established business, Bedford, 100% office based Abacus Consulting are delighted to be supporting a well respected business in Bedford in their search for a Finance Assistant Working in a team of 3, reporting to Finance Manager, your duties as the Finance Assistant will include - Purchase ledger Banking Petty cash Invoicing Credit control Cash allocation Finance admin and queries Provide support to finance team as needed The ideal candidate will live locally and have finance experience. Any experience working in a professional services environment would be an advantage This is a permanent, full time role. 100% office based. Good benefits, including employee wellbeing.

Well established business serving several countries across the globe, Logistics Coordinator, Milton Keynes, to £35,000 Our established client in Milton Keynes are looking to appoint a Logistics Coordinator to take full ownership of our end-to-end logistics operations. This is a standalone role, so we require someone confident working independently and capable of managing all aspects of international freight and customs compliance without supervision. Role Overview As the Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing shipments across air, sea, and road freight, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and on-time delivery. The role also includes full responsibility for export documentation, customs processes, and freight cost control. UK Import/Export experience is crucial for this position. Logistics Coordinator: Key Requirements We are specifically looking for candidates with: Proven, hands-on experience in international logistics (post-Brexit) Strong knowledge of UK-EU customs procedures, including export/import declarations, VAT, and duty handling Practical experience working directly with freight forwarders and carrier portals (e.g. DHL, UPS, etc.) Ability to create and validate commercial invoices, manage HS codes, Country of Origin, and Incoterms (EXW focus) Experience with Chambers of Commerce documentation, including Certificates of Origin Solid understanding of freight cost structures (Freight Prepaid vs Collect) and confidence to challenge pricing Specialist Experience (Essential) Handling dangerous goods shipments, particularly lithium-ion batteries and magnetised products Knowledge of relevant regulations (IATA, IMDG, ADR) and ensuring full compliance Key Attributes Highly detail-oriented with zero tolerance for documentation errors Strong commercial awareness and cost control mindset Confident communicator across internal teams and external partners Able to manage multiple shipments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Given the scope and autonomy of this role, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate real, hands-on operational experience, rather than purely administrative exposure.

Invoice Administrator - Olney - part time 20hrs per week, must have CIS Payments experience, up to £14 per hour Our client, a growing and diversifying construction company need a Part Time Invoice Administrator to join their busy finance department to support the existing finance team with all invoice processing. The Invoice Administrator role will suit someone who has experience in the following: Processing all supplier invoices across the group and enter them accurately into Construct and Sage. Ensuring each supplier invoice has correct VAT code, job code, tender code, and nominal code. Monitoring the invoice email address across the group daily and action incoming invoices and queries. Save, name, and file all invoices in the correct shared folders in line with the Accounts Process Manual. Maintaining the supplier invoice tracker and keep it up to date. If you have previous experience processing CIS payments, are a confident Sage user and able to flexible on the days of work, then I'd love to hear from you!