Bookkeeper/Farm Secretary -Sudbury, Suffolk - Ref JF1421 ON Hold

Part Time experienced Farm Secretary/Bookkeeper required for a small company who farm and sell used agricultural machinery,located in Boxford near Sudbury, Suffolk.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to join this small existing team. The successful person will be required to work 22 hours a week. Increased hours may be possible.

The role will combine customer facing activities , management, administrative and bookkeeping tasks. There will be the opportunity to make the job their own and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

The Position:-

• Responding to customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Updating the CRM software and providing after sales service
• Liaising with shipping and haulage companies
• Promoting LBG Machinery Ltd on a range of media platforms and developing presence on social media
• Managing legal documentation for overseas sales-VAT invoices, CMR documents , Bills of laden
• Completing documentation related to Red Tractor and BCMS
• Updating accounts software (Xero)
• Completing invoices and sales transactions using online and card payment systems
• Managing staff work schedules

• Honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Polite and courteous disposition, ready and willing to engage with customers and colleagues alike
• Excellent and confident communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to prioritise and to multitask, using own initiative to manage workload requirements
• Proficient IT skills
• Enthusiastic and confident to shape and develop the role by identifying problems, offering ideas for improvement and managing solutions
• Will have demonstrable previous experience
• Will have bookkeeping or similar qualifications
• A second language would be beneficial but not a deal breaker
• Experience in farming or a related industry would be desirable but not essential.

Contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk