Senior Executive Assistant
hace 4 días
Abingdon-On-Thames
We’re Hiring: Executive Assistant, Finance & Sales Support ParkLaine Ltd is looking for a highly organised, proactive and commercially minded Executive Assistant, Finance & Sales Support professional to join our growing team. About ParkLaine ParkLaine Ltd is a commercial Design & Build specialist delivering high-quality workplace, laboratory, manufacturing and industrial environments across the UK. From initial design, cost planning and project management through to full fit-out, furniture and final delivery, we provide our clients with a complete turnkey service. We pride ourselves on quality, attention to detail and creating exceptional environments for our clients. About the Role This is a varied and fast-paced position combining executive support, finance administration and sales coordination. You will work closely with our senior leadership team and play an important role in the day-to-day running of the business, supporting financial management, sales activity, client relationships and business development. This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, working across different areas of a business and making sure things get done accurately and efficiently. Key Responsibilities • Provide high-level administrative support to senior management, including diary management, correspondence, travel arrangements and meeting preparation, • Support day-to-day finance administration and management reporting, • Maintain accurate financial records and provide financial information to senior management, • Process and manage purchase invoices, sales invoices, supplier accounts, payments and reconciliations, • Assist with cash-flow monitoring, aged debtors and creditor reporting, • Support project financial reporting, budgeting, cost control and profitability tracking, • Liaise with accountants, suppliers, customers and internal teams on financial matters, • Assist the sales and business development team with proposals, presentations, quotations and client follow-ups, • Maintain and update our CRM system, ensuring opportunities, contacts and activities are accurately recorded, • Prepare reports, presentations, meeting notes and other business documentation, • Help track sales opportunities, pipeline activity and key performance information, • Coordinate communication between departments to ensure priorities and actions are progressed, • Take ownership of tasks and help keep the business organised and moving forward Essential Experience & Qualifications Candidates must have previous finance/accounting experience and a recognised finance or accounting qualification. We are looking for someone with: • A recognised accounting or bookkeeping qualification, such as AAT or equivalent, • Proven experience working within a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role, • A strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and financial reporting, • Experience using accounting software, with Xero experience highly advantageous, • Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills, • Previous experience within an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Sales Support or similar role, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • A proactive, resourceful and solution-focused approach, • The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, • The ability to handle confidential and commercially sensitive information, • A professional, reliable and commercially aware mindset Why Join ParkLaine? • Join an ambitious and growing commercial Design & Build company, • Work closely with the senior leadership team and have a genuine influence on the business, • Work from a high-quality, contemporary office environment with premium facilities, • Enjoy a varied role covering finance, sales, clients and business operations, • Take real ownership and responsibility within the company, • Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment, • Benefit from opportunities for professional development and progression, • Competitive salary and benefits package If you are highly organised, financially experienced and enjoy working in a varied role where no two days are the same, we would be very pleased to hear from you. Interested? Please send us your CV together with a short introduction outlining your relevant finance qualifications, experience and why you believe you would be a great fit for ParkLaine Ltd. #Hiring #ExecutiveAssistant #Finance #Accounts #AAT #SalesSupport #BusinessSupport #Careers #ParkLaine #DesignAndBuild #CommercialInteriors