Abbeygate Search Ltd

2 job(s) at Abbeygate Search Ltd

Abbeygate Search Ltd Luton, Bedfordshire
May 20, 2026
Full time
Category & Product Support Executive Location: Luton Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time We're working with a growing product-led business that is looking to add a Category & Product Support Executive to its commercial team. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in buying support, product coordination, procurement, supplier management, sales support or commercial administration who is looking to move into a more product and category-focused role. You do not need to be the finished article. The business is open to someone who is still developing, provided they have the right attitude, attention to detail and commercial awareness. That said, this is not an entry-level role, so some experience working with products, suppliers, pricing, stock, margins or product data would be highly beneficial. You'll work closely with Category Managers and teams across sales, purchasing, operations and marketing to help manage product ranges, support supplier relationships and identify opportunities to improve sales, margin and product performance. The role will involve: Supporting the day-to-day management and development of product ranges Helping to identify opportunities for new products, range improvements and supplier changes Supporting new product introduction, including market research, supplier information, pricing and launch preparation Working with UK and overseas suppliers on pricing, availability, product information and performance Reviewing product performance, including sales, margins, pricing and stock levels Maintaining accurate product data, specifications, documentation and system information Supporting pricing and margin analysis Working closely with sales teams to understand customer needs and market demand Monitoring competitor activity, market trends and product opportunities Supporting product rationalisation and supplier consolidation projects Liaising with purchasing and operations teams around stock, lead times and supplier performance We're looking for someone who has: Experience in a product, buying, procurement, category support, commercial support or supplier-facing role Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills Good Excel and general Microsoft Office skills The ability to work with product data, pricing and commercial information Confidence communicating with internal teams and external suppliers A proactive attitude and willingness to learn Good problem-solving skills and the ability to spot improvements Experience using an ERP system would be useful, but is not essential Experience in a product-led, distribution, wholesale, manufacturing or technical environment would be an advantage This could suit someone currently working as a Product Coordinator, Category Assistant, Buying Assistant, Purchasing Assistant, Commercial Assistant, Sales Support Coordinator, Supplier Coordinator or similar. The company is looking for someone bright, reliable and commercially minded who wants to develop further within product and category management. It's a good opportunity for someone who wants more exposure to suppliers, products, pricing and commercial decision-making, without needing to be a fully established category specialist from day one. Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
Abbeygate Search Ltd Watford, Hertfordshire
May 08, 2026
Full time
A growing business based in Watford is looking for a capable and proactive Finance & Office Administrator to join its team. This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys being involved in both finance and the wider running of an office. Initially, the position will be a mix of finance support and general administration, with the finance element expected to grow as the business continues to develop. It would be a good opportunity for someone who has experience in accounts, finance administration, bookkeeping, office administration or a similar all-round support role, and who is happy working in a hands-on environment where no two days are exactly the same. The role will include: Processing supplier invoices and helping with payment runs Raising sales invoices and supporting customer account reconciliations Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash postings Helping with month-end tasks including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Processing expenses and company credit card reconciliations Supporting with payroll administration, timesheets and pay run approvals Helping monitor spend against budgets and supporting forecasting work Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation Supporting stock, asset or inventory tracking where required Providing general office and administrative support to the wider team What we're looking for: Previous experience in finance, accounts, bookkeeping or office administration Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload Comfortable using Excel and general IT systems A practical, flexible and willing attitude Good communication skills Someone who is happy to get involved and support across different areas of the business You do not need to have worked in exactly this type of role before, but you should be comfortable with finance administration and happy taking on broader office support duties, particularly while the business continues to grow. Why apply? This is a genuinely varied role within a growing business, offering the chance to build strong finance experience while also playing a useful part in the wider day-to-day running of the office. For someone who likes variety, responsibility and the opportunity to grow with a business, this could be a really good next step.