Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant – Freight & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Lodge Initiatives is a well-established, fast-growing business specialising in the wholesale of automotive parts across the UK and Europe. For over 20 years, we have been supplying automotive parts from the world's leading manufacturers and European motor brands.

We are a progressive organisation with a positive company culture and ambitious growth plans, including launching new approaches to the market in 2026. We take care of our colleagues as much as our customers and offer genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

We have created an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant – Freight & Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our team. You will be supported to develop your skills, given every opportunity to excel, and rewarded for your contribution. Your willingness to learn, combined with relevant experience and a strong work ethic, will see you build a successful and rewarding career with the company.

The Role – Finance Assistant – Freight & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Working closely with the Finance, Purchasing and Operations teams, you will play an important role in ensuring our supplier accounts, purchase ledger and freight costs are managed accurately and efficiently.

The role will involve working with supplier invoices, purchase orders, freight charges, import costs, rebates and account reconciliations. You will also communicate regularly with suppliers, freight companies and colleagues across the business.

Your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring they are accurately coded and matched to purchase orders

Raising and maintaining purchase orders within our stock and finance systems

Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding or disputed items

Liaising with suppliers regarding invoices, payments, account balances and discrepancies

Processing and reconciling supplier rebates in line with agreed commercial terms

Supporting payment runs and maintaining accurate supplier account records

Matching freight invoices to purchase orders, delivery documentation and import records

Checking freight charges, agreed rates, surcharges, customs duties and other import-related costs

Investigating freight di...