Accounting Assistant

Are you a person with ambition?

At Ellerman, we’re proud of our heritage and our commitment to delivering on our promises.

With a team of highly experienced shipping and supply chain professionals, we are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and shipping market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant with expected duration of 6 months, full time. This role is based in Lisbon. You’ll also have the opportunity, to attend networking events and get familiar with shipping industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting?

As an Accounting Assistant, you will be involved in the following activities:

Process invoices and daily transactions and expenses
Perform administrative support functions
Control and reconcile customer account balances.
Follow up on accounts, identify deviations and contact customers to obtain forecasts for receipts and ensure compliance with payment terms.
Prepare analysis of payments received, specifying partial payments, discounts, delays and other occurrences.

Candidate Profile:

University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or equivalent.
Portuguese, English and Spanish – written and spoken (mandatory).
Very good MS Office knowledge, particularly in Excel
Communication skills, proactive and team oriented.
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure, in a changing environment.
Solution maker, drive to results and quality orientation.

If you’re ready to take on a new adventure this summer and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Come build with us innovative solutions that actively change things for the better.

Please send your CV and your cover letter in English.