HOWE ROBINSON PARTNERS (UK) LTD
Job Description
Position Requirement - Office Manager Part Time – Hamburg Office
(20/25 hrs per week from Mo-Fr 9-13/14hrs, starting Mid May 2023)
Howe Robinson Partners (UK) Ltd.
was formed in April 2015 by the merger of Howe Robinson Group and the Shipping division of ICAP plc, creating one of the largest privately owned shipbroking houses in the world, employing over 200 brokers across a global network of 15 offices.
Established in 1883
Our modern group holds its origins in the foundation of Howe Robinson & Co Ltd in the City of London in the 19th century, following which we built up our reputation as market-leading shipbrokers over our many decades in operation.
Global Network
Now operating out of 15 countries and covering all time zones, we are constantly expanding our presence world-wide in the aim of providing the best possible services to our many long-standing clients.
Our people, our strengths
With over a century of experience and in-depth understanding of the segments they operate in, our maritime professionals are constantly striving to remain market leaders, whether it be in shipbroking itself or the provision of world-class research services to our customers.
Shipbrokers Howe Robinson Partners are looking for an Office Manager for our busy Hamburg office. We anticipate moving offices this year so any experience of office moves would be an advantage, along with any previous background of working in a Shipping firm.
Responsibilities:
Office Management
- General correspondence and processing of mail
- Receiving clients
- Answering switchboard
- Liaising with London Admin regarding appointment coordination and business travel handling (Flight, hotel bookings)
- Ordering office and kitchen supplies
- Liaising with London Admin regarding organization of events
- Preparing rooms for meetings
Accounts
- Responsibility for petty cash box
- Settlement of accounts and bank statements for tax consultant
- Tax office handling
- Preparing the payment of bills / account overview / Cash Flow
- Reimbursement of expenses, credit card expenses
- Contact with accountants and banks
IT
- Contact with service providers (computer system, phone system, printer/fax system)
- Ordering IT equipment / mobile phones
- Assisting IT in London for Hamburg matters
Requirements:
- Ability to work harmoniously in a busy, demanding environment
- Fluent written and spoken English and German
- Proficient Microsoft Word and Excel
After a given period of service, employees of Howe Robinson Partners are entitled to join the generous company bonus scheme, and in addition are given the opportunity to purchase shares within the company.
Please apply to: recruitment[AT]howerob.com
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