Junior Accounts Administrator
Job description
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We are recruiting a Junior Accounts Administrator for our client, an independent design company based in the Tamworth area.
This is an exciting role, working in a relaxed and friendly environment. You will need experience in an office admin or customer services background, strong IT skills and a confident and vibrant personality to be considered for this position.
About the job
- Junior Account Administrator
- Tamworth
- £25-27K
- Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5.30pm, Friday 8.30am-1.00pm
Role & Responsibilities
- Customer services
- Processing orders
- Fast paced administration duties
- Dealing with suppliers in the UK and Far East
- Liaising with internal colleagues
Requirements
- Experience of office administration and customer services
- Using a range of IT systems - must be proficient on MS systems
- Strong work ethic, you will need to be extremely organised
- Must have an interest/ passion for fashion and homewares
- Own transport
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Microsoft Office proficiency prominently as the advert specifically requires MS systems expertise
📊 Quantify your admin experience: 'Processed 150+ orders weekly with 99% accuracy'
🎨 Emphasise any fashion or homewares interest as this is specifically mentioned as essential
🌐 Mention experience with supplier communication, especially if you've dealt with international suppliers
🤝 Showcase your customer service background as this is a key requirement for the role
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- •Processed 200+ customer orders weekly using Microsoft Excel and CRM systems, maintaining 98% accuracy across fashion product lines
- •Managed supplier communications with 15 UK and 8 Far East vendors, coordinating delivery schedules and resolving order discrepancies within 24 hours
- •Delivered customer service support for homewares enquiries, achieving 95% satisfaction rating while handling 50+ daily interactions
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Junior Accounts Administrator position at your independent design company in Tamworth. My background in office administration and customer services, combined with strong Microsoft Office skills, aligns perfectly with your requirements for managing supplier relationships and order processing.
My background in administrative support has equipped me with the organisational skills and attention to detail essential for handling fast-paced duties across UK and Far East suppliers. I am particularly drawn to working within the fashion and homewares sectors, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Which Microsoft Office applications are you most proficient in and how have you used them in previous roles?
- ›How would you approach processing a high volume of orders efficiently?
- ›What experience do you have with different IT systems and how quickly can you learn new software?
- ›How would you manage supplier communications across different time zones?
- ›What methods do you use to stay organised when handling multiple administrative tasks?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer service situation
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- ›Give an example of when you've had to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal
- ›Tell me about a time when you made an error in your work and how you handled it
- ›Describe how you would handle a situation where a supplier delivery was delayed
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer service situation
Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment