Ancillary Costs Assistant

Location: Middlesbrough, UKSalary: CompetitiveBulkhaul Limited is a global leader in the transportation of bulk liquids and dry bulk. Established in 1981, we pride ourselves on providing reliable, efficient, and safe logistics solutions to our customers worldwide. Our Middlesbrough headquarters is a dynamic and fast-paced environment where dedication and teamwork drive our successPosition OverviewContinued 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.Key ResponsibilitiesControl 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 necessaryHandling any queries raisedApproving costs in system ready for invoicing to customersMaintenance of current rates in customer profilesAssisting with preparation of reports/schedulesCore SkillsExcellent 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 essentialWhat you can expect in return?Life Insurance25 days holiday per annum plus all statutory bank holidaysPrivate Health Cover, following certain criteriaVarious Pension Scheme options, following certain criteriaCompany Sick pay, following certain criteriaDeath in service benefitGroup company staff discountsCore working hours are 9am to 5.30 pmOwn transport is recommended due to location of sites and head office.