Employer Description

Portable Space is a multi-award winning UK supplier of shipping containers & conversions, portable cabins, modular buildings & steel storage containers, available for purchase and hire. We are a medium sized business with approx. 30 office staff, and 36 yard staff and drivers. We are located in a small village on the outskirts of Stowmarket with very little public transport so own transport is essential.

At Portable Space we are honest, positive, enthusiastic, and flexible, we take time to listen, learn and understand what our customers need and use this knowledge to deliver outstanding service. Our exceptional people, products and services are always focused on our customer's satisfaction. We develop long-lasting relationships with our clients, colleagues and supply chain and endeavour to be the most reliable portable accommodation and storage supplier.

Main description

Main Duties:

Support the credit control and purchase ledger with day to day duties, including raising and sending customer invoices, liaising with customers regarding their account, matching supplier invoices to purchase orders, reconciling month end supplier accounts and assisting with monthly stock takes and reconciliation.
Monthly bank reconciliations.
Handling internal/external queries.

Entry requirements

GCSE English, Math & Science at grade 4 or above. - Essential

Skills required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Number skills
Team working

Training to be Provided

The learner will be studying the Accounts or Finance Sssistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

Things to consider

Beneficial if the candidate has an interest in finance, business & IT. A starting place for a career in finance with a knowledgeable team. Customer Service (desirable).

Future Prospects

The opportunity to progress to AAT Level 3.