Job Description:
Accounts and Sales Administrator
£30,000£35,000 per annum
Reading, Berkshire (with excellent transport links)
We’re on the lookout for a detail-driven accounts and Sales Administrator to join a dynamic team within a leading furnishings buying group. If you thrive balancing numbers with customer relationships, and you're looking for a role with real ownership and visibility, then keep reading—this could be the next step in your career.
About the Role
As the Accounts and Sales Administrator, you’ll be the backbone of the processing orders, managing account reconciliations, and liaising with both suppliers and independent retail members. You’ll support the Head of Operations day-to-day, ensuring clients receive accurate, timely service and that financial records remain pristine. It’s a role that calls for precision, initiative, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
About the Client
Your future employer is part of the UK’s largest and most progressive flooring and furnishings buying group. Founded in the late 1960s and now representing over 350 independent retailers across 450+ outlets, the group negotiates excellent terms with suppliers while enabling members to maintain their own identity. Members benefit from strong purchasing power, attractive rebates and promotions, and a supportive central team without losing autonomy.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 09:0017:00.
Key Duties
Handle sales order entry, invoice generation, and dispatch to ensure timely delivery
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Xero accounting software.
Support credit control, highlighting late payments and liaising with both members and internal finance
Assist with monthly sales reporting and adhoc financial analysis
Provide administrative support to the Sales Manager and wider team, including meeting prep and follow ups
Key Requirements
Prior experience in sales support, order processing, or bookkeeping
Strong numerical skills and experience with reconciliation-type tasks
Confident in using Excel; familiarity with accounting or CRM systems is a plus
Excellent communication clear, professional, and polite, whether written or spoken