Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, competent Office Administrator/Bookkeeper/Accounts specialist to help our small management team in the administrative side of our business. The job is part-time, involving 9 hours per week in 3 morning shifts and is a fixed term 9 month contract to cover maternity leave. The responsibilities of the job are varied and interesting. It would suit someone with parenting or caring responsibilities who wishes to work a limited number of mornings per week as part of an informal and friendly family business.

Pheasants Hill Farm Ltd is a family owned small business based just outside Killyleagh County Down. The company produces and sells specialist, free range and gourmet meats through 3 websites to customers all over Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Ireland.

Job Duties: - Perform general administrative duties involved in running our small business - Deal with customer enquires via phone, email and our Chat service- Handle emails and post and maintain records and files - Deal with the administration of customers online orders - Book courier service for shipping of customer orders. - Assist with data entry and clerical tasks - Pay supplier invoices and input data to Xero online accounting software. - Order supplies from our packaging suppliers - Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications: - We are looking for

- a can-do attitude and an ability to work in a team and multi-task.

- 5 years proven experience in an administrative or office support role

- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills

- Excellent customer service skills because a large part of the job involves dealing one to one with our customers in a friendly and professional manner

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

- Proficient in data entry and clerical tasks

- Familiarity with standard office software

- A qualification and a minimum of 2 years experience in book-keeping and accounting using online accounts software (Xero)

- Ability to work under pressure

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits:- We offer a highly competitive rate of pay - 13.10 Per hour for staff over 21 and the chance to work in a quiet rural on-farm business in the County Down countryside plus a 15% employee discount on our range of products. To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: From 13.10 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 9 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking
Experience:

Bookkeeping: 2 years (required) Customer service: 2 years (required) Office administration: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person