Job Description

Jenkins Group is a port-centric cargo handling, warehousing, and logistics business specialising in the paper and forest products sectors. Jenkins has been at the forefront of innovative port logistics solutions for over 40 years, consistently delivering a quality service across a range of activities including stevedoring, container operations, warehousing and road transport services. We are headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland and operate at 10 different locations across the UK and Ireland, including Belfast, Dublin, Hull, Liverpool, Felixstowe and Sheerness. Jenkins has over 170 colleagues and handles almost 1 million tons of paper, forest products and other cargo per annum. Jenkins is a well invested, private equity backed group and we are currently at an exciting growth point in the business.

We have a solid record for outstanding service; modern, efficient facilities & systems; plus exceptional management and logistic capabilities. Our customers are typically the largest global forest product manufacturers and our core market is bulk and containerised cargo shipments arriving into the UK and Ireland by sea.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant to our Finance team, based in either our Belfast or Liverpool office, in order to support continuing growth of the business. The role will have a focus on Accounts Payable activities, as well as other finance related administrative activities.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Coordinator and working with other members of the finance team, the role will support the delivery of a vital and high performing accounts function. Responsibilities will include matching and processing supplier invoices for payment, resolving supplier invoice and payment queries, maintaining supplier accounts up to date on the Navision system, assisting with setting up BACs files and payment runs on our online bank system, as well as other tasks within the wider finance function. This opportunity is suited to a conscientious, judicious and diligent individual who enjoys working as part of a team in a growing company. We are based in modern offices situated on West Bank Road, Duncrue, Belfast / within the Port of Liverpool, Bootle. The contract is based on a 37.5 hour week with flexibility around starting and finishing times. We offer hybrid working where the expectation is minimum 3 days per week in the office. Where the successful candidate is appointed in the Liverpool office, there will be an expectation of some travel to our Belfast site as required.

Essential Criteria

Proven numeracy and literacy skills; Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word; A successful track record of excellent organisational, analytical, prioritisation and problem solving skills, e.g. able to establish a clear structure to your work to maximise the best use of your time, to manage competing priorities, and work proactively toward solutions. Ability to develop and build good working relationships with customers to ensure the smooth running of an accounts function Ability to work well with colleagues as part of a multi discipline finance team; Have an excellent and professional communication style and the ability to deal with a range of audiences
And either

A third level qualification in an accounts or business related discipline (e.g. this could be A-level, degree level, NVQ, diploma or similar);
OR

A minimum of 1 years' experience in a busy finance function with Accounts Payable responsibility.

Desirable Criteria

Experience with Microsoft Navision / Dynamics is beneficial however full training will be provided.

Benefits

Salary up to 28,000 per annum dependant on experience; Modern offices with free on-site Parking and easy access; Contributory Pension and Life Assurance Schemes; Flexible working hours; Opportunity to be part of a strong private equity backed business at an exciting stage in our growth.

Closing date: Monday 15th September 12pm

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

Can you confirm your salary expectations and current notice period.
Experience:

Accounts payable: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person