Accounting Clerk/Finance

Location: London

Job type: Full time, permanent

Position: Accounting Clerk

Salary: Depending on qualification and experience

About the Company:

Evergreen Line is the common trading name for the Evergreen Group's container shipping companies that comprise Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd., Italia Marittima S.p.A., Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd., Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) Ltd., Evergreen Marine (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and Evergreen Marine (Asia) Pte. Ltd. Since its establishment, Evergreen Line has been a global brand which symbolizes innovative, reliable and sustainable marine transportation service. We continue with our mission to build efficient e-commerce platforms and to accelerate our fleet renewal program, introducing ever more eco-friendly container ships.

About the job

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our London Office, in our Finance department (Accounting Section). Working on a full-time basis.

If you are looking for a career within a well-established container shipping company, are enthusiastic and self-motivated then this may be the job for you.

Previous experience in Shipping is not required, as on the job training will be given. In addition, there will be opportunities to progress within the company as well as develop your career in the shipping industry.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Work as part of Accounts team, responsible for the correct and prompt settlement of all accounts payable through close liaison with other departments, suppliers and our principal.
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly Financial reports to MGT and HQ, including the latest Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cost plus reports and the required report.
• Organize information required by the auditors and reply to their queries.
  • Quarterly Budget Preparation
  • Actual vs Budget and Year-over-year analysis
• Maintenance Of Suppliers' Files and Payment History - by processing all invoices (including those from area offices) to the Accounts Payable system and make payment to suppliers on or before the due date.
• Principal's Account - collect, check, process and remit to Taipei all Principal's Account invoices in order to claim back payment through Weekly Claim, Due Date and Outstanding Reports. Invoices process as follows:
  • Manual Invoices Key in by FIN ACT, check and transfer to payment system;
  • Front End Invoices Key in by Operations or Front End Departments, check and transfer to payment system by FIN ACT.
  • Voucher Filing - daily vouchers are filed in good order, ensure all vouchers are filed according to voucher number sequence.
  • Staff Expenses check and ensure staff expense claims are submitted in accordance with guidelines in the Company procedure manual.
  • Answer and reply to queries from suppliers, Principal and HQ.
  • Others (the job functions are not limited to above-mentioned and subject to change as and when necessary)

Basic Requirements

• AAT qualifications at least or diploma/degree in Finance or Accounting
• Legal right to work in UK
• Good organization, and communication skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• To be honest, responsible and punctual, to be able to work on your own initiative as well as to be a great team worker

Company benefits

• Free lunch
• On-site gym
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Group Company Pension Scheme

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Accounting Clerk, then please apply now!

Starting salary is negotiable and will depend on your level of qualifications and experience, please advise your preferred salary range.