Senior Administrator / Executive Assistant

Senior Administrator/Executive Assistant
Newton Aycliffe
Permanent
Full time (40 hours)
Based on site
Salary £25,000 - £30,000 per annum depending upon experience
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Administrator/Executive Assistant to provide critical administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of key client contracts. Additionally, this role will involve generalised accounts responsibilities using Sage and Excel.
Role snapshot:
* Generalised administration support
* Manage Director’s calendar
* Be first point of contact for the business for Client enquiries
* Raise annual and monthly invoices and statements
* Chase overdue balances
* Complete paying in book and bank records
* Process purchase invoices
* Analysis of weekly and monthly sales orders and raising of sales invoices.
* Ad hoc analysis of sales and margins.
* Administrative duties cover for holiday absence.
* Liaise with sales team re process improvements linking to sales invoicing and reporting.
* Ability to work closely with our Financial Controller
* Ad hoc reporting and projects as required by the Managing Director
Requirements:
* Excellent IT skills with experience of Sage and Excel
* Background as either an administrator or accounts generalist
* Able to work under pressure and using own initiative.
* Strong communication skills and able to influence people.
* Attention to detail is essential.
* A good level of general education to at least GCSE level
* AAT or similar would be advantageous.
* Able to work full time, on site (non negotiable).
* A driving licence and access to own car is an advantage.
More details available on application. Only those with suitable background and experience will be contacted for further information