About Martin Lishman
Martin Lishman Ltd is a market-leading innovator in the agri-tech manufacturing sector. For 50 years we've designed and built products for agriculture, horticulture and sports amenity, and today our products are trusted by customers across the UK and in markets worldwide. We're a friendly, family-oriented team where work/life balance matters and everyone pitches in.
The Role
An exciting opportunity to join our team as a Finance + Administrative Assistant. You'll play a key role in managing our day-to-day financial processes and providing essential administrative support across the business. It's a busy, varied role that involves close collaboration with the Directors and multiple departments.
Key responsibilities include:
Finance & Accounts
* Managing all aspects of accounts using Sage 50
* Handling invoicing, credit notes, customer statements and proactive credit control
* Banking, reconciliations (multiple accounts) and overseas payments/foreign transfers
* Scheduling supplier payments and processing weekly salaries (liaising with our accountants)
* Assist with running monthly reports and keeping daily forecast spreadsheets up to date
* Managing Stripe payments and staff expenses
Administration & HR Support
* Assisting with HR issues and Health & Safety (updating risk assessments, organising monthly H&S meetings)
* Handling post, stationery and office supply orders, and general office purchasing
* Booking contractors, services, and travel arrangements when required
* Supporting with company events and arrangements (e.g. Christmas party)
Office & Customer Support
* Answering phones and handling customer enquiries confidently and professionally
* Sending invoices and chasing customers for overdue payments
* Ensuring the office runs smoothly day-to-day — from organising the kitchen and cleaner briefings to maintaining a professional, welcoming environment for staff and visitors
What You'll Bring
* Proven administrative experience; accounts knowledge essential, Sage experience highly desirable
* Strong IT skills (Excel/Word essential)
* Excellent communication, attention to detail and discretion/confidentiality
* A positive, proactive approach — able to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
* Articulate and confident when speaking with customers by phone and email
* Ideally, experience of the challenges of working in a seasonal business
* (Nice to have) Interest in manufacturing and technical products — full training provided
Why Join Us
* Family-oriented culture with genuine work/life balance
* Collaborative, down-to-earth team
* A role with variety, responsibility and the chance to be involved across the business
The Package
* Salary: £26,000 (depending on experience and skills)
* Hours: 8:30–17:00 Mon–Thu, 8:30–16:30 Fri (flexible start/finish for the right candidate)
* Benefits: generous holiday allowance, company pension
* Location: Office-based at Bourne, Lincolnshire
* Suitable for returners to work as well as those looking to build on existing admin/accounts experience
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, please send your CV and a covering letter to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bourne PE10 9LQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Finance: 3 years (preferred)
* Administrative: 3 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person