About Qargo

Qargo is a tech start-up with offices based in London and Ghent. We are on a mission to transform the transportation industry by making it more efficient, profitable, and sustainable. Together we are building the most user-friendly and intuitive Transport Management System (TMS) on the market that automates administrative processes and optimizes planning. To help us achieve our mission and support our growth we’re looking for a Finance Assistant. 

In this role, you will:

✅ Manage both AP and AR accountancy, overseeing all purchase/supplier relationships and serving as first point of contact for all accounts payable queries.

✅ Ensure timely payments are made and maintain an accurate purchase ledger to support reconciliations and month-end close processes.

✅ Obtain approval for all purchase invoices and ensure payments are made within credit terms on a weekly & monthly basis.

✅ Review employee expense reimbursement and process payments.

✅ Manage customer invoicing for both new and recurring billings alongside any ad hoc billing when needed.

✅ Perform weekly reconciliations of manual customer payments.

✅ Ensure all customer payments are made within the agreed credit terms.

✅ Follow up with customers on outstanding remittances or payment queries.

✅ Provide administrative support in office management, travel bookings, coordinating team events, etc.

What we are looking for:

✅ A bachelor/undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance, providing a good knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.

✅ Approximately 3-4 years of experience in AP and AR, ideally in SME or Start/Scale-up environment.

✅ Strong technical and analytical skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel.

✅ Excellent organizational skills and a sharp eye for detail.

✅ Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across the organization.

✅ Self-starter, who’s eager to learn and feels comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

✅ Knowledge of French / Dutch earns you bonus points!

What we offer:

✅ A competitive salary package with great benefits.

✅ Flexible working hours and the possibility to work in a hybrid setting.

✅ A role with a lot of responsibility, ownership, and impact.

✅ The possibility to grow with us and make your ambitions come true.

✅ A modern office in the heart of London.