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Office Assistant

Gotpeople are working with an extremely busy family run business and are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Office Assistant to support their Horticultural day-to-day operations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied workload, is keen to learn, and would like to develop their skills within a growing horticultural business. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Answering incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries
Supporting the sales team with daily administrative tasks
Accurately entering supplier invoices into Xero
General office administration duties
Responding to customer queries by phone and email
Booking in deliveries
Matching supplier invoices with delivery notes
Assisting outdoors on the site during peak periods when required
Hours of Work

Seasonal hours apply due to the demands of the industry:

Spring & Summer: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Autumn & Winter: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Earlier finishes on Fridays when workload allows
Some weekend work may be required during busy months, therefore flexibility is essential
Location

Based in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire
Due to location, own transport is required - NOT ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The Ideal Candidate Will

Have a good telephone manner and strong communication skills
Be willing to learn and take instruction
Be computer literate, with experience using Office 365, including Excel
Have good timekeeping and organisational skills
Be able to work independently and as part of a team
Be flexible and willing to assist outdoors when required
What We Offer

Starting pay of £12.80 per hour
Initial 3–6 month temporary work placement with the potential to change to permanent employment for the right candidate
Full training and ongoing support
A friendly, small-to-medium sized family-run business environment
Progression opportunities available for the right individual