Logistics Coordinator – Milton Keynes

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 – part-time – Olney

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!

Finance Assistant – Hemel Hempstead

Finance Assistant, Hemel Hempstead, £25,000-£30,000 depending on experience, plus study support – 100% office based 

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a well established business in their search for a Finance Assistant, The role has arisen due to internal promotion.

They offer accounting and back office support to clients.

Working as part of a team in a busy and fast paced environment, your duties as the Finance Assistant are likely to include:-

• Assist with management accounts prep
• Month and end of year accounts submission
• Bookkeeping
• VAT/CIS returns
• Payroll
• Accounts management and query resolution

The Finance Assistant role is aimed at candidates with at least 1-2 years experience in accounting/finance, ideally AAT studier with accountancy practice experience.

The role is 100% office based. Study support is likely to be on offer for the right candidate.

Audit Senior – Bedford

Audit Senior, growing Accountancy Practice, Bedford, £45,000 – £50,000

Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a well respected accountancy practice in the Bedford area.

They are looking for an Audit Senior to join the team.

You will work across a diverse portfolio of clients, planning and delivering audit engagements, supporting juniors, and partnering closely with managers and clients

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience working their way up within UK accountancy practice and will specifically have proven audit experience.

In addition to the above the expectation is that candidates will be actively studying ACA or ACCA, close to completion.

Finance Assistant – Leicester

Finance Assistant, Billings experience ideally – Leicester – up to £26,000

A multi sited business which have been in Leicester since 1997 are currently looking for a Finance Assistant with an emphasis on Billings to join their busy and professional team.

As the Finance Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing invoices
• Raising bills
• Identify and resolves billing discrepancies
• Analysing data
• Maintaining accurate records
• Checking funds and ensuring correct rates are applied

The best suited candidate will have previous experience working within a finance department, strong communication skills, Proficient IT skills, good attention to detail, be organised in their work and be able to work to given time scales.  A finance or accounting qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Audit Senior – Northampton

Audit Senior – growing Professional Practice, Northampton – up to £55,000

We are partnered with a local, established Accountancy Practice and are assisting them with an exciting new phase in their business. They are seeking a Senior Auditor with the confidence and capability to run audits independently, from planning through completion.

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements: planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and completion.
• Deliver high-quality, technically robust audit work across a diverse client portfolio.
• Develop and refine audit documentation, processes, and methodologies as we build the department.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring clarity, confidence, and strong relationships.
• Provide mentoring and review for junior staff as the department expands.

This is the perfect role for someone who is ambitious, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, build-as-you-go environment. To find out more info, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.