CAREERS

Dawsons provide professional, discrete valuation and sales advice for Fine Jewellery, Watches, Fine & Contemporary Art, Antiques, and family heirlooms.

Our specialist sales are broadcast live to a global audience of over 10 million active bidders for maximum exposure. Our innovative in-house marketing direct to buyers, across multiple social media platforms, ensures that we achieve the highest returns for our clients.

Dawsons… connecting buyers with sellers globally.

The Role: Accounts Administrator

We are looking for a methodical, organised and experienced Accounts Administrator with excellent attention to detail to join our busy team. This is a newly created role and is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Administrator to join a technology-led and innovative business. Working from our Auction Logistics Hub in Berkshire, you will be reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer. 

Who will you be working for?

Dawsons are leading international Auctioneers & Valuers, established in 2016, providing professional, discrete current market valuation and sales advice for Fine Jewellery, Fine & Contemporary Art, Antiques, Entertainment Memorabilia, and family heirlooms.

What you’ll be doing: 

Primary responsibilities will be:

• Assisting with daily accounting and general administration tasks focussed around the auction schedule
• Auction seller communication via telephone and email, answering queries about payments
• Bank reconciliations for the client and office accounts, including card statements and petty cash, using Xero accounting software
• Maintaining and updating our in-house auction systems and CRM system
• Chasing for payments
• Taking payments, and reconciling buyer payments from client bank account
• Assisting the administration department with telephone and email enquiries, and other general administrative tasks

Your experience and required skills:

• Previous accounts and administration experience (preferably in a similar role) and a knowledge of bookkeeping
• Excellent computer literacy (minimum Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Xero)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Friendly and professional telephone manner, with excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, CRM and auction management software
• Previous experience within an auction house or an interest in auctions would be beneficial but not essential

What is in it for you?

A competitive salary and the opportunity to create a niche for yourself within a fast-growing organisation. We have a positive team ethic that also rewards individual effort. Not forgetting that you'll be surrounded by incredible works of art, lovely watches, and beautiful jewellery!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 p.a. dependant on experience

(part-time may be considered for the right candidate) 

Full training on in-house systems will be provided

Opportunity to develop and grow within a dynamic company

Free parking

Walking distance of Maidenhead Station 

Interested? Please contact Jeannie Greig / Office & Accounts Manager:

Email: jeannie@dawsonsauctions.co.uk 

^{A rare 11.03ct diamond three-stone Kutchinsky's ring}

^{Sold at Dawsons for £51,000}