SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Administer and execute Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable transactions through timely and accurate processing, matching, coding and updating into relevant systems in accordance with company policy and procedures in order to provide regular, up-to-date, and accurate information on status or deviations.

Responsibilities:

• Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded and effective internal control are in place

• Carry out suppliers and bank reconciliations by analysing suppliers and bank statements in order to reconcile differences between suppliers and bank statements and our books of accounts.

• Handle all supplier payments for local and overseas vendors by preparing, checking, verifying, posting, and signing all payment vouchers to ensure compliance to payment agreed terms.

• Maintain customer receivables set and meet collection targets on a regular basis by monitoring or controlling payment behaviour by controlling credit limits and terms to ensure a healthy customer receivables portfolio.

• Assist and comply with all VAT regulations as per local requirements if required.

• Liaise and coordinate with both internal and external parties like banks and auditors to meet audit requirements and adhere to local rules and regulations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

• Background in Accounts is desirable but not essential
• Competent in IT such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Computer literate to learn new systems and software
• Good communication
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

WHAT WE OFFER

• Part time option of 30 hours per week or Full Time
• Competitive Salary
• 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays
• Employee Health Plan
• Employee Assistant Programmes
• Social Events

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

15.10.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd's head office is based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire and the Factory has been operational for over 30 years producing coatings to be distributed throughout Europe. We also have various sales offices located around the UK and Ireland with the company employing more than 270 people working across the Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative markets. The company is people orientated offering opportunities for progression, learning and development in a friendly and supportive work environment undepinned by Jotun's core values; Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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