Auction Finance Specialist

5 days ago


Berkshire, United Kingdom D.R.A.W RECRUITMENT Full time

Role Overview

D.R.A.W RECRUITMENT is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Client Accounting Administrator to join their finance team. This pivotal role involves managing client-related financial operations, supporting buyers and vendors, and ensuring smooth post-sale processes.

About the Role

This is a $55,000 - $65,000 per annum opportunity for a talented individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the department inbox, forward or respond to email enquiries as appropriate.
  • Handle general finance enquiries from buyers, vendors, and staff members.
  • Create, credit, or re-issue invoices on an ad-hoc basis.
  • Process refunds, allowances, and cancellations for defaulting buyers.
  • Resolve posting queries raised by the Financial Controller and Management Accountant.
  • Provide holiday cover for other administrators in the department.

Buyer Accounts:

  • Identify and post incoming bank transfers, including large third-party payments requiring AML checks.
  • Identify and post incoming SagePay transactions.
  • Reconcile and balance credit card payments taken; prepare paying-in reports.
  • Handle cash/cheque banking and produce associated paying-in reports.
  • Create, post, and email buyer invoices following sales.
  • Chase outstanding invoices after an auction and co-ordinate further action with the Financial Controller, including instructing solicitors if necessary.
  • Record and manage deposit payments where required.
  • Process post auction sale transactions.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Previous administration experienced within an accounting department.
  • Customer service experience
  • AAT qualification, or currently studying an advantage but not essential.
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision desirable but not essential.
  • Intermediate/Advanced Excel.
  • Effective time management and ability to prioritise workloads.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with AML regulations and auction industry processes is an advantage.
  • Flexibility and willingness to help with non-core finance adhoc duties.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements (full or part-time).
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Opportunity to work in a renowned auction house with a collaborative and dynamic team.


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