Our client who are based in Reading are currently recruiting for a Sales Administrator to join their team on a 6-month contract to cover maternity. This role is a very busy and varied position so the successful candidate must be confident to work in a fast-paced environment. You will also be assisting with credit control so you must be confident on the phone and enjoy speaking to customers.

• Job Type: 6-month fixed term contract
• Location: Reading, fully office based
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm
• Salary - up to £28k

As the Sales Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Checking customer credit status and updating details on Sage software
• Entering sales orders and producing invoices in Sage 50 accounts software
• Printing/sending/filing sales invoices.
• Printing delivery/collection notes
• Emailing monthly statements
• Calling customers for any outstanding invoices
• Entering purchase invoices and matching delivery/collection notes
• Arranging courier collections via online portal
• Taking online payments
• Order and re-stock stationery & refreshments.
• Answering phone when needed
• General filing

The successful Sales Administrator will have the following related skills / experience:

• Proven track record of working in a busy administration or credit control role.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A confident telephone manner is essential.
• Working knowledge of Sage would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative, quickly and calmly under pressure.