Part‑Time Business Support Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a Part‑Time Business Support Administrator to join a fast‑growing international engineering firm in Accrington. The role starts at around 20 hours per week and is designed to evolve into a full‑time position within 12‑24 months, offering a clear career progression path.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to UK sales and technical teams.
• Prepare quotations and customer documentation using company templates.
• Manage the shared company inbox and respond to customer enquiries.
• Handle finance administration including purchase ledger, bank payments and expense processing.
• Assist with Sage and general accounts administration.
• Support marketing activities such as LinkedIn content, customer communications and promotional campaigns.
• Work closely with the Office Manager to learn all business functions as part of a succession programme.
• Collaborate within a small, supportive team environment.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a Business Support, Office, Sales or Accounts Administration role.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Experience with Sage or other finance administration systems is highly advantageous.
• Exposure to marketing, social media or LinkedIn content creation is a plus.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied workload in a small‑business setting.
• Proactive and comfortable working independently.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Sage (finance software)

What we offer

• Part‑time schedule (~20 hrs/week) with flexibility for family commitments.
• Progression to a full‑time role within 12‑24 months.
• Salary up to £33,000 full‑time equivalent.
• Healthcare, bonus scheme, training and clear career development.