Accounts Assistant

Be part of something special. Join Vanden

At Vanden, we’re passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity. Our mission: “Build the world’s largest recycled plastics commodities company.”

Since our journey began in 2005, we’ve developed a worldwide presence, serving hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. We’ve also grown a strong, capable team who are dedicated, loyal, and excited about making a real impact.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, we have operations and representation in Australia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, Spain, and the UK. The bulk of our business is commodity trading—connecting businesses that have recyclable plastic for sale with those that need it to manufacture new products. We also operate a UK-based factory specializing in the collection and recycling of industrial and manufacturing plastic waste.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the accounts payable mailbox, handling a high volume of queries.
• Complete multi-currency supplier payment runs and bank reconciliations (£, €, $).
• Keep our accounting system up to date by processing material, shipping, and overhead invoices.
• Support Business Development Managers with internal queries and suppliers with email or phone support.
• Process expenses and company credit cards.
• Reconcile supplier statements and raise purchase orders.
• Pitch in with other finance tasks as part of our collaborative team culture.
• Present an accurate, up-to-date creditor ledger on time.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for someone with the right mindset as much as the right experience. Ideally, you will:

• Be flexible in your approach and thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Be comfortable managing competing priorities while keeping calm under pressure.
  
• Stick to supplier credit terms and deliver an exceptional supplier experience.
• Contribute to building a highly credible, risk-averse, and entrepreneurial UK finance team.

Accounting or finance experience is helpful but not essential.
If you’ve worked in customer service and are curious about finance, we’re open to training you up. What matters most is your drive to learn, your attention to detail, and your ability to build strong relationships.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience using an accounting system (Microsoft Dynamics Nav 365 is a bonus).
• Strong Excel, Outlook, Word, and MS Office skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to plan your own time.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
• Able to follow procedures and deliver to a high standard.
• Curious, resourceful, resilient, and committed to continuous learning.