Finance Manager
About Us
Powercargo is a global logistics services provider, specialising in supporting businesses with efficient supply chain management. Our core services include sea, air, road, and rail freight management, warehousing logistics, customs brokerage, and e-commerce logistics. As a fast-growing company, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team and oversee financial operations to ensure smooth and efficient financial processes.
The role is fully remote, home-based, with all necessary office equipment provided by the company.
Note: We will only consider candidates with appropriate experience in the logistics/freight forwarding industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the company’s financial operations, including A/R, A/P, and payroll functions.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting and financial controls.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in a timely manner.
- Develop budgets and financial forecasts, with ongoing monitoring and variance analysis.
- Lead the preparation for audits, liaising with external auditors as needed.
- Oversee the reconciliation of bank transactions and monitor incoming and outgoing payments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational objectives.
- Support strategic decision-making with financial insights and reporting.
- Manage the financial system in CargoWise One and ensure effective use across the team.
- Proactively improve financial processes and implement best practices.
- Monitor shared inboxes for financial queries and assist in responding as needed.
- Provide leadership and support to the finance team in day-to-day operations and ad-hoc tasks.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Proven experience as a Finance Manager within the logistics/freight forwarding industry.
- Essential: Proficiency with CargoWise One software.
- Strong working knowledge of financial and accounting software such as Quickbooks, Xero, or Sage.
- Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote work setting.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.
- Ability to drive process improvements and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Benefits and Details
- Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 p/a
- Remote working, home-based.
- Working hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00
- 25 days holiday plus English bank holidays
- Immediate start is preferred.
- Company-provided office equipment.
- Pension Scheme.
- Healthcare Scheme and Incentives.
Note: Only candidates with relevant experience in the logistics/freight forwarding industry will be considered.
To apply, please send an email, attaching your CV with covering letter, to: info@powercargo.co.uk
Accounts Administrator
About Us
Powercargo is a global logistics services provider, specialising in assisting businesses in running effective supply chains. Our key services include sea, air, road, and rail freight management, warehousing logistics, customs brokerage, and e-commerce logistics. Our fast-growing company is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Administrator to join our team.
The role is remote, home-based, with all office equipment provided by the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Raising daily sales invoices with accuracy.
- Proactively managing Accounts Receivable (A/R) tasks, including credit control and managing aged debtors.
- Assisting with the collection of outstanding invoices and improving A/R processes.
- Handling general account queries and dealing with customer enquiries.
- Accurate data entry to ensure correct record-keeping.
- Reconciling bank transactions and monitoring incoming payments.
- Reconciling customer invoices to shipments.
- Maintaining and monitoring the company’s A/R systems.
- Liaising with the team to ensure timely invoicing and smooth-running accounts.
- Supporting the team with improving A/R processes and procedures.
- Monitoring shared inboxes for customer communication.
- Performing ad-hoc tasks to support the team as needed.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Must be able to use own initiative.
- High attention to detail, especially in A/R.
- Previous experience working in Accounts Receivable (A/R) is required.
- Essential: Proven experience with CargoWise One software.
- Experience using accounting software such as Quickbooks, Xero, or Sage.
- Ability to learn quickly and have a can-do attitude.
- Experience within the Transport/Logistics industry is desired.
Benefits and Details
- £28,000 p/a
- Remote working, home-based.
- Working hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00
- 23 days holiday plus English bank holidays
- Immediate start is desired.
- All equipment provided by the company.
- Pension Scheme.
- Healthcare Scheme and Incentives.
To apply, please send an email, attaching your CV with covering letter, to: info@powercargo.co.uk
Business Development Manager
About Us
At Powercargo, we pride ourselves on being a dedicated team of logistics professionals committed to delivering top-tier service to our valued clients. Established in 2018 in the UK, we have swiftly earned our reputation as a trusted partner for businesses of all scales, offering dependable and efficient shipping, warehousing, and customs solutions.
Our thriving company is currently on the lookout for a talented Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from home with all necessary office equipment provided by the company. As a Business Development Manager at Powercargo, you'll have the opportunity to take charge and make a significant impact on our business by cultivating and overseeing new business ventures.
Please note: We will only consider qualified candidates who are presently working in, or have significant experience in, the freight forwarding industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Cultivate and nurture leads, overseeing the entire sales cycle to ensure a seamless transition into operations.
- Proactively seek out new sales prospects through various channels, including cold calls, emails, and social media.
- Efficiently manage and monitor your sales pipeline using advanced CRM tools.
- Establish, foster, and sustain strategic relationships with potential clientele.
- Lead and execute marketing initiatives on various social media platforms.
- Set and exceed ambitious sales targets.
- Cultivate a strong network of current and prospective customers.
- Develop and present competitive pricing solutions for multimodal logistics services.
- Act as the primary point of contact for spontaneous inquiries and generate quotations accordingly.
- Arrange productive business meetings with potential clients to comprehend their specific logistics requirements.
- Handle inquiries, RFIs, RFQs, and tenders from initial receipt to presentation and ultimate closure.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years' proven experience in driving sales within the Freight Forwarding industry.
- A solid track record of successful Business Development.
- A strong drive to pursue new sales opportunities.
- Exceptional negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Must be IT literate.
- Outstanding communication and telephone skills, accompanied by robust administrative and customer service abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of International Trade routes.
- An ability to excel under pressure while independently driving initiatives.
- Experience in meeting and surpassing targets and KPIs.
Details and Benefits
- Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- Remote working, home-based.
- Working hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00
- 23 days holiday plus English bank holidays
- Immediate start is desired.
- All equipment provided by the company.
- Pension Scheme.
- Healthcare Scheme and Incentives.
If you're ready to join a thriving logistics company and take your career to new heights, apply today to become a Business Development Manager at Powercargo. We look forward to welcoming a driven and results-oriented professional to our team.
To apply, please send an email, attaching your CV with covering letter, to: info@powercargo.co.uk