Ancillary Costs Assistant
Job Title: Ancillary Costs AssistantLocation: Middlesbrough - Office BasedSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Full time, PermanentHours: Core working hours are 9am to 5.30 pmBulkhaul Limited provide a global service for the distribution of bulk liquids and powders and has representation in over 100 countries worldwide. The operation is controlled from our corporate headquarters in Middlesbrough, supported by Bulkhaul offices strategically located in the United States, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Brazil, Belgium and Germany.About The Role:Continued growth of our business provides several career opportunities within the organisation. This vacancy offers the opportunity to work as part of the Ancillary Cost Team for Deep Sea & Short Sea Liquids and Powders to ensure correct processing and maximum recovery of all supplementary costs incurred by the company from our head office in Middlesbrough.This an important function within the company's operations and systems are in place to assist and automate as far as possible. It might suit candidates looking for an administrative role who enjoy controlling their own workload and customer base. Training will be provided in-house by existing members of the team, to gradually build up a good knowledge of the processes and varied customer database of the company.Please note that own transport is recommended for this role due to the location.Principal duties:Control and management of European additional costsNotification of costs incurred to customers within assigned customer baseRetrieval and collation of necessary documentation to support above costs where necessary.Handling any queries raisedApproving costs in system ready for invoicing to customersMaintenance of current rates in customer profilesAssisting with preparation of reports/schedulesCore Skills/Attributes:Successful candidate will have….Excellent communication and organisational skills to liaise both with customers and with colleagues in the UK and in our foreign offices.The ability to focus as the work requires substantial amount of concentration and accuracyGood IT literacyA good aptitude for basic figure workThe ability to prioritise work and use own initiativeThe ability to work as an individual and as part of a team to assist in all areas of the department if/when requiredA confident personality with a desire to progress - Broader development is anticipated within the department as more experience is gainedPrevious experience within shipping/transportation or freight forwarding industry would be an advantage but not essentialBenefits:Private Health CoverPension SchemeLife Insurance25 days holiday per annum plus all statutory bank holidaysEqual Opportunity EmployerBulkhaul is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application for this role.Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Logistics Costs Administrator, Freight Billing & Ancillary Clerk, Shipping Cost Control Assistant, Transport Operations Administrator, Costs Administrator, Supply Chain Financial Administrator may also be considered for this role.
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