Junior Data Report Writer

Alfred H Knight is on the lookout for a talented Junior Data Report Writer to join our dynamic IT team based at our Head Office in Liverpool, UK.

As a key player in our fast-paced environment, you’ll have the chance to work on exciting projects and contribute to the success of AHK.

As a Junior Data Report Writer, your role will be to transform raw information into clear, concise, and visually appealing reports and will provide valuable insights to our leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact in the world of IT.

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

Job responsibilities:

• Obtain, document and interpret business requirements.
• Develop, test and maintain reports to present business data appropriately.
• Investigate, analyse and document reported defects.
• Perform maintenance on reports and correct identified defects.
• Maintain technical documentation relating to reports.
• Ensure that the Source Control Management system is used effectively to store report definition files.
• Monitor the performance of reports.
• Create scheduled tasks to distribute reports on a regular basis, using the tools supplied.
• Monitor and investigate Scheduler errors, resolving as appropriate.
• Extract data from in-house databases and present the data when required on an ad-hoc basis.
• Ensure users are able to access self-serve reports and Business Intelligence (BI) tools with the required availability and appropriate security.
• Assist in other data related activities, such as data migration and data cleansing.
• To undertake other duties of an appropriate nature in consultation with their Line Manager.

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• T-SQL experience within Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience of SQL Report Writing tools (e.g. Jasper).
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables and Macros).
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Have a good attention to detail.
• Being a team player is important to us and is a skill we look for in our candidates.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience using tools such as Asana and Google Apps.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Use of Business Intelligence tools.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Science or Maths (desirable)

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

Closing date: Friday 15th March 2024.