Business Administrator

Eurofins; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sensory research company in the UK is seeking an experienced administrator to provide support to the Financial Controller. The role involves managing sales invoices, credit control, and administrative tasks within a dynamic team setting. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This part-time position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values employee development.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years administration experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to the Financial Controller.
• Creation and management of sales invoices.
• Administer the internal Purchase Order system.
• Manage the Incentive Voucher reconciliation.
• Handle ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Skills

Numerical and organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Effective time management

Attention to detail

Proactive and team-focused approach

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are the leading international sensory and consumer research company specializing in food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and other consumer products. We have 19 proprietary state-of-the-art facilities across France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Morocco, China and the USA, and cover more than 65 countries through our network of approved partners.

SAM provides tailor-made solutions, delivering actionable guidelines to make our clients’ brands and products memorable.

SAM is a great place to work.

Join SAM to work with the most competent, creative, and fun team in the industry and let your work, opinions and ideas contribute to the future of sensory and consumer research.

Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.

Best in class

Join our very diverse team of sensory scientists, food technologists, statisticians, psychologists, sociologists, strategic thinkers, marketeers, field managers, technicians and other sensory and research experienced colleagues.

We're proud to be part of the Eurofins Group

World-leader in Testing for Life. With about 61 000 employees, Eurofins is a global leader in testing services and over the last 20 years has been one of the fastest growing companies in the world, thanks to its innovation in technology and service.

Job Description

15 hours per week

• Provide administrative assistance to the Financial Controller and Eurofins NSC/SSC Team.
• Creation of sales invoices, to include the management of various client portals, Tungsten/Ariba.
• Credit Control.
• Administer the internal Purchase Order system “Coupa”.
• Manage the Incentive Voucher reconciliation (cash/L2S Vouchers).
• Ad hoc administrative duties as and when required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years administration experience.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Effective time management skills, adept at handling multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Initiative and drive to follow tasks through to successful completion.
• A proactive and team-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering high standards of service.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously.
• Good written and spoken English.
• A positive, adaptable attitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse Teams.