Finance Trainee

Job title:

Finance Trainee

Company

AIT Worldwide Logistics

Job description

Introduction:Move the world with us!AIT is a global freight forwarding company that has offices all around the world. Are you looking for a fast-paced, exciting and dynamic job? Then you are a perfect fit for our company! Join our team, be part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!If that sounds interesting, then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder! Overview:The Finance Trainee benefit from full training on all aspects of AP and AR, inclusive of but not limited to supplier statement reconciliations, supplier invoice processing, credit control, and exception resolution. Responsibilities:

• Produce payment runs
• Contact stations and suppliers regarding supplier invoice exceptions
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Process supplier invoices utilizing our AI system, Raft.
• Monitor credit terms
• Record and allocate payments
• Credit control-related duties
• Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as business demands deem necessary

Standard Responsibilities:

• Contribute actively to a healthy and secure work environment by reporting unsafe/unsecure/unhealthy conditions and possible improvements.
• Apply continuous improvement culture and attitude
• Quality first thinking
• Strong Team Player
• Actively live and role-model our core values:

• Earn our customers’ trust.
• Value or teammates.
• Engage in our communities.
• Apply our ethics.
• High Performance at a world-class level.

Qualifications:

• High GCSE/A-level pass in Math and good all round scores in other subjects.
• Strong Computer skills with a familiarity of Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate in an oral and written manner with professionalism while conducting oneself according to policy and with good grammar, spelling etc
• Proven desire to work.
• Applies fundamental concepts

Other Skills & Competencies

• Ability to effectively communicate in an oral and written manner with professionalism while conducting oneself according to policy.
• Customer service focus – with the confidence to serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Utilizes established procedures but decides action within task
• A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value!
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role.
• Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
• Highly motivated, self-starter required to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be well-organized and able to meet deadlines on multiple tasks
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices
• Good numeracy skills.
• Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications)
• Fluent oral and written English is a must
• Additional (major) European languages would be an asset

What AIT Can Offer You:In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer great programs for our employees. For example, everyone at AIT can participate in five hours of volunteer work each year to support a worthy cause. About AIT Worldwide:AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in (virtually) every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail – on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, and North America, AIT offers full-service options, from customs brokerage and warehouse management to all-round worry-free services.

Expected salary

Location

Colnbrook, Berkshire

Job date

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:07:25 GMT

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