Compliance Support Assistant

Musgrave Group Plc; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned business in Belfast seeks a Trading Support Assistant to provide administrative support to the Trading Department. The ideal candidate will assist with compliance to Brexit regulations, manage data accuracy, and support various trading projects. Candidates should have strong administrative experience and excellent Microsoft Office skills. This role offers career development opportunities in a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Community-focused initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working within a busy administration team.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy.
• Experience working with databases and high volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Support management of budgets and ensure effective compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers and check paperwork for data integrity.
• Provide administrative support and prepare internal system reports.

Skills

Administrative support

Data integrity

Communication

Time management

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSEs including English & Maths at Grade C or above

A-level or 3rd level qualification (business or commercial related)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave Market Place. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive. We have an opportunity for a Trading Support Assistant to join our team on a Full-time basis, to provide administrative support to the MNI Trading Department.

Joining part of the wider trading team, and working across categories such as Ambient Grocery, Non-Food, Impulse Confectionery, Beers, Wines and Spirits, Frozen, Bread and Cake and Wholesale; the successful applicant will report directly to the Trading Compliance Manager and ensure ongoing compliance with all aspects of the Brexit Protocol and Windsor Framework compliance, specifically the verification of supplier data, preparation of excel spreadsheets detailing associated information, tariff management and tracking, supporting of supplementary declarations to HMRC and liaising with our Import partner. Additionally, they will support in wider Trading Projects in various areas. The role provides a great opportunity to join a busy FMCG environment, develop knowledge and understanding to progress within the business, in a hybrid working environment (Office Based 3Days a Week Fixed).

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with key project support activities
• Support management of budgets, risks and challenges to ensure effective compliance
• Data Integrity – liaising with suppliers, checking paperwork and ensuring databases are accurate and up to date as required
• Supply of internal system reports as required by Trading
• Administration support.
• Work cross-functionally and Divisionally as required and to form close working relationships with all Musgrave colleagues including but not exclusively, Category Managers, Trading Services Manager, Trading Managers and Trading Assistants
• Provide Brexit Trading Support functions and extra assistance, on wider and ad hoc projects within Trading and with other functions such as Sales and Finance, as the business workload demands
• Investigation and resolution of queries from other internal departments.
• Make suggestions for improvement and standardise processes where possible
• Ad Hoc requests by Category Manager for Wholesale
• Minute taking and diary management of key stakeholders

Experience, Skills and Education

What we are looking for:

• A min. of 2 years + relevant experience working within a busy administration team.
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) to include English & Maths at Grade C or above
• Experience working to tight deadlines whilst ensuring accuracy of output
• Experience of using databases and working with high volumes of data to include reporting
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft packages -Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to develop and maintain cross functional working relationships
• Can do attitude with the ability to embrace change and work on own initiative
• Ability to see the big picture in International Trade.

What's nice to have

• A-level or 3rd level qualification (business or commercial related)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Brexit changes.
• Basic understanding of Import responsibilities
• Understanding of Incoterms.
• Previous administration experience within a trading or retail environment
• Prevous experience with Data Analytics'

What we Offer or Why Musgrave

Career Development:

With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment

Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus:

Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions.

• Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Ready to make an impact?Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer.

We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.