High-Impact Executive Assistant — Finance & Sales Support

ParkLaine Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ambitious environment

Influence leadership

Premium office facilities

Varied role

Ownership & responsibility

Supportive team

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

ParkLaine Ltd is seeking an Executive Assistant, Finance & Sales Support to join our growing team. This varied role combines executive support, finance administration and sales coordination to help drive business performance.

You will work closely with the senior leadership team, manage diaries and reporting, handle invoices and financial data, and support client engagements and proposals. The role offers a proactive, independent working style in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Finance or accounting experience with relevant qualifications.
• AAT or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in finance, accounts or bookkeeping.
• Understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably Xero.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience in EA/PA, Finance Assistant or Sales Support roles.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Independent worker with ability to manage priorities.
• Discretion with confidential information.

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

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting software

Office suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

EA/PA experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

ParkLaine Ltd is seeking an Executive Assistant, Finance & Sales Support to join our growing team. This varied role combines executive support, finance administration and sales coordination to help drive business performance.

You will work closely with the senior leadership team, manage diaries and reporting, handle invoices and financial data, and support client engagements and proposals. The role offers a proactive, independent working style in a collaborative office environment.