Office Manager

Location: Blackheath, SE12

Salary: £35k - £40k p/a

Hours: 7:15am - 4:15pm Monday to Thursday | 7:15am - 2:00pm Friday (often earlier when business levels allow)

Why Join Us?

Join a respected family-run wine merchant established for over 100 years and recognised as an award-winning distributor of French wines. This is a long-term opportunity within a friendly, passionate team that genuinely values its staff and offers stability, responsibility and progression.

Work-life balance is important here. During quieter periods throughout the week, there is also flexibility around finishing times. Many of the staff have been here many years due to the life-first culture.

The Role

This is a varied position combining office administration, logistics coordination, stock control and customer service. You will play a key role in keeping the business running efficiently whilst supporting customers, suppliers and warehouse operations.

• Process Sales and customer orders, invoices and logistics documentation, delivery paperwork etc.

• Manage stock records and ensure inventory accuracy.

• Coordinate shipments from suppliers through to UK warehousing.

• Maintain data within the Vintner system and company spreadsheets to check changes on margin / costings.

• Arrange couriers and support customer enquiries.

• Monitor stock transfers and warehouse movements.

• Review costings sheets to amend duty tax and margins

• Grow relationships with customers by discussing their requirements when they call in

What We Are Looking For

• Someone who has had to input accurately and be able to identify similar products

• Confident user of Excel, Word, Outlook and business systems (preferably Vintner).

• Ability to prioritise whilst processing customer orders

• Experience with stock management, logistics or supply chain activities is advantageous

• Ability to lift heavy cases of wine - Up to 15kg

• Ability to use a forklift truck