Location: Not Specified
Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 Per Annum
LOGISTICS SHIPPING ACCOUNTS MANAGER
HEAD OFFICE RETAILER
LIVERPOOL
UP TO £30K
Our client a successful head office retailers is now looking to recruit an experienced Logistics/ Shipping Accounts Manager to take responsibility and manage the day to day accounting and controls of shipping for the organisation by arranging movement of goods and import shipments ensuring the company complies with all UK import regulations. This role also involves working within the Accounts Team in a variety of roles, mainly in purchasing and expenses.
Principal Accountabilities
Verify and calculate the final cost for imported goods and local purchases
Process invoices, reconciling delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders
Liaise with freight agents and courier companies for quotes, queries and issues relating to the movement of shipments
Obtain and compare quotes to ensure the best service level and competitive rates are achieved
Correctly classify goods and apply correct customs procedure codes on consignments
Maintain HMRC records
Generation of all shipping documentation ensuring that rules and regulations are adhered to and followed
Monitor shipments to ensure on time delivery is achieved
Keep records and systems used up to date
Liaise with internal departments to keep good control of goods and services for shipment.
Keep up to date with customs control regimes
Check shipping invoices received are correct for payment
Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
Coding, batching and matching of invoices to ensure financial reporting completeness
Ad hoc duties to support the department/business
Key Performance Indicators
· Response time to suppliers and internal business partners.
· Percentage of shipping deadlines met
· Accuracy of costing sheets
This is a full time salaried role working days Mon-Fri 38.75 hours per week.
Working week can be 8.00-16.30 – 8.30-17.00 or 9.00-17.30. 45 minute unpaid lunch break.
Staff discount after one months service – 20%
Holidays 28 days per annum including bank holidays.