We’re currently looking for:

Sales Ledger Assistant

We are currently seeking a forward thinking Sales Ledger Assistant to add value to our finance team, ensuring that customer accounts are up to date and reconciled according to contractual agreements. The successful candidate will be able to work to strict deadlines in a fast paced environment, and possess a desire to devise new ideas to streamline and improve the company’s current processes.

The role will be part homeworking and part office based in our headquarters in Dartford, Kent.

Some of the tasks associated with this role are:

• Creating and distributing sales invoices and credit notes
• Resolving payment issues in a timely manner
• Management of proforma account payments
• Liasing with internal stakeholders to resolve issues

The ideal candidate will be familiar with Sage and knowledgeable on other accounting software solutions. A proficiency with MS Office is essential.

How to apply:

Please contact vacancies@propermusicgroup.com with your CV and covering letter.

Freight / Export Assistant Supervisor

The Assistant Export Supervisor is responsible for assisting with shipments crossing international borders. The primary responsibility is to ensure that the export shipments adhere to customs regulations and good distribution practice. Preparing logistics documents associated with international exporting of goods.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards

• Ensures all aspects of the company’s international distribution good practice guidelines are adhered to.
• Support the departmental Supervisor with quality assurance throughout the department. This includes preparing, inspecting, and checking outgoing orders and shipments.
• Responsible for processing/reviewing international documents for export, ensuring compliance with local customs rules and regulations.
• Capable of advising clients and staff on matters of custom clearance and export regulations.
• Liaise with our freight and courier partners. Requesting quotes, booking collections and planning deliveries.
• Daily communication with managers, assistants, couriers and freight forwarders regarding compliance and shipment issues.
• Tracking and managing of complex exports to ensure door-to-door service.
• Learn and follow global logistics and compliance guidelines.
• Maintain shipping records, with adherence to obtaining C88 export documentation.
• Monitors operations for compliance with regulations governing material/product handling, storage, and distribution where applicable.
• Responsible for physical counts and verifying stock information against warehousing systems in the event of a miss-ship claim.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems. Refers only the more complex issues to higher level staff.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior members of staff.

Requirements:

Minimum two – three years of experience in international export documentation.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Products
Has a thorough understanding of the current good distribution practice guidelines.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and communications.
Excellent proactive problem solving skills.
Detail and deadline oriented.
Excellent organisational and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Able to demonstrate quality control
Strong emphasis on international transactions and trade compliance.
Excellent time management.

How to apply:

Please contact vacancies@propermusicgroup.com with your CV and covering letter.

Bendi Forklift Truck Drivers (Days / Nights)

As the UK’s largest independent physical music distributor, we are always seeking skilled and enthusiastic warehouse staff. Employees in the warehouse work at the heart of our organisation and are vital to the day-to-day operation of our business.

Warehouse Operatives each form part of a team of employees in a friendly working environment in Dartford, where efficiency and attention to detail is key. Duties are cycled over the course of employment to ensure that each member of the team gains experience in each of the departments, which include:

• Goods In
• Replenishment
• Perpetual Inventory
• Other miscellaneous duties

We are looking for experienced Bendi Forklift truck drivers on either a day shift (rotating between 8am – 4pm and 11am – 7pm) or night shift (4 days a week).

How to apply:

Please contact vacancies@propermusicgroup.com with your CV and a copy of your valid license to apply for a position.