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Administrative & saleroom assistant

Ripon
Elstob Auctioneers
Assistant
£20,000 - £25,000 a year
Posted: 3 October
Offer description

We're a small, fast-moving auction house looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and hard-working person to play a key role in a tight-knit team. Learn more about us at

What you'll do:

Administration & Finance

Use our back-office auction system daily to find information and print standard documents

Enter routine data (new clients, property receipts, client bids, etc.)

Take credit/debit card payments and reconcile them accurately

Maintain orderly filing and archiving systems

Order office supplies and keep equipment stocked

Client Service & Reception

Be the first point of contact in person and by phone—welcome visitors and handle enquiries

Communicate clearly with clients by email/phone/in person, passing information on as needed

Manage your own inbox and the primary info@ inbox, responding and triaging promptly

Keep reception and office areas efficient, presentable and welcoming

Shipping & Logistics

Liaise with packing and shipping partners; prepare items and paperwork for collection

Track buyer collections and returns of unsold items; chase as needed

Saleroom Support

Assist with the auction cycle: lotting up, packing/unpacking, and organising stock

Play an active role on viewing and sale days to ensure smooth running

What you'll bring

Proven attention to detail, reliability, and a hands-on approach

Confident communicator with clear written English and a friendly manner

Comfortable learning software systems (training provided) and using MS Office

Numerate, organised, and calm under time pressure

Happy to pitch in wherever needed in a small firm

How to apply

Email Eleanor at with a short cover note and CV.

Closing date: 16 October 2025.

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