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Batch Ltd - Administration Assistant
Location: London – Minimum 2 days per week based in the office (up to 4 days per week during initial training period)
Hours: Full-time position, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break. A degree of flexibility is required, as occasional earlier or later shifts may be necessary
Reporting to: Head of Finance & Business Services
Salary: £29,000 - £33,000
Role Purpose
A varied, hands-on role supporting the delivery of Batch’s business services, including customer onboarding, system coordination, and financial administration.
The role is central to ensuring a seamless customer experience and efficient day-to-day operations, supporting booksellers and suppliers with a professional, responsive, and high-quality service.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Onboarding & Account Management
Manage end-to-end onboarding of new booksellers, including account setup, direct debits, and credit limits
Maintain and update customer accounts, including amendments, closures, and ongoing maintenance
Act as a key point of contact for booksellers and suppliers, resolving queries (payments, returns, account issues) through to resolution
Build strong customer relationships and proactively support system usage and engagement
Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and GDPR-compliant customer records
Conduct regular account and usage reviews, following up to drive engagement
BatchLine Coordination & Service Delivery
Coordinate BatchLine demonstrations, training, and system installations from scheduling through to completion
Manage diaries for system installations and demonstrations and ensure efficient allocation of resources
Liaise with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery
Track progress and ensure timely completion of all activities
Set up new users across BatchLine and related services
Manage the invoicing for BatchLine and related services
Act as the central coordination point for all BatchLine activity
Operations & Continuous Improvement
Monitor and triage incoming queries, identifying trends and escalating issues where appropriate
Support improvements in system usage, adoption, and overall customer experience
Assist with testing of system updates and new developments
Maintain FAQs and user guidance materials on the Batch website ensuring new functionality is documented and communicated to customers
Financial & Administrative Support
Support credit control processes, including invoicing, payment allocation, and debtor follow-up
Assist with cash flow monitoring and monthly reconciliation checks
Manage shared inboxes, calls, and task allocation across the team
Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation at all times
Team & Business Support
Provide administrative support to the wider Business Services team
Coordinate calendars, reporting, and internal communications
Support delivery of UK and international trade events, including logistics
Prepare and communicate updates and reports for internal stakeholders
Provide cover across the team as required
What Success Looks Like
Efficient, accurate onboarding and high-quality customer experience
Well-coordinated scheduling and delivery of BatchLine services
Timely resolution of queries with strong customer satisfaction
Accurate records and effective financial administration
Increased customer engagement and usage of Batch services
Skills & Experience
Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging a range of stakeholders
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when handling data and financial information
Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to see tasks through to resolution
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and comfortable using business systems
Ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Desirable
Experience supporting onboarding or customer account setup processes
Exposure to financial administration or credit control
Experience coordinating schedules, bookings, or events
Familiarity with CRM or database systems
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to
[email protected]