Office Administrator - Crewkerne, Somerset

Real Success; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business located in South Somerset is seeking an Office Administrator to provide administrative and junior finance support. The role includes general administrative tasks, supporting finance functions, and serving as a first point of contact for visitors. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of administrative experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and benefits including free parking and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Free parking

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in an administrative role.
• A full UK Driving license.
• Proof of UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support including filing and scanning.
• Answer telephone calls and direct enquiries.
• Support the Executive & Finance Assistant with finance tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Administrator – Crewkerne, Somerset

30 – 40 hours per week, depending on the candidate's needs.

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum, dependent on experience and hours

Working for an established, passionate business who are always looking to invest and improve

Crewkerne, Somerset

Essential Criteria:

• 2 years of experience working in an administrative role

Our Business

We are a family-owned business situated six miles south-west of Yeovil, near Crewkerne. This position will provide administrative and junior finance support to the business, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. Reporting to the Executive & Finance Assistant, the role encompasses basic administrative duties, financial data entry, and front-of-office tasks, including handling telephone calls. Our core business comprises a dairy operation with over 2,400 milking cows, an Arable operation, and an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build experience in office administration and finance within a busy, professional farming business.

Your Role

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Provide general administrative support including filing, scanning, and maintaining records.
• Answer telephone calls, take messages, and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and emails.
• Maintain office supplies and assist with office organisation.
• Assist with processing expenses and supplier records.
• Support the Executive & Finance Assistant and Finance Manager with basic finance tasks.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial filing systems.
• Assist with scheduling and diary support when required.
• Support colleagues with ad-hoc administrative tasks.
• Provide a professional first point of contact for visitors and suppliers.

Your Requirements

• A full UK Driving license
• Proof of UK right to work
• Knowledge of agriculture is preferred
• 2 years’ experience working in an admin-focused role.
• Show excellent communication skills centred on driving high attention to detail and consistency.
• Be reliable, enthusiastic, and willing.
• Be respectful, reliable, and friendly.
• Familiar with the full Microsoft package suite, specifically Excel.

Benefits

• £26,000 - £280,000 per annum, dependent on experience and hours
• 30 – 40 hours per week, depending on candidate needs
• Permanent contract
• Free parking
• Office hours are 8:30am – 5pm with a half hour break.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.