Customer Service Executive

SERVICE & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE – PRECIOUS METALSCentral London – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)£30,000 – £32,000 DOEMonday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pmOperations | Procurement | Stock Control | Reconciliations | ExcelWould you like to build your career within a high-growth physical gold and silver business with more than £150 million in revenue?We are recruiting a Service & Operations Executive to join an established and highly successful precious-metals brokerage based in Central London.Operating for more than 20 years, the business has developed an excellent reputation within its market and has been featured in publications including the Financial Times, Reuters, Wall Street Journal and CNBC.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised, numerically confident and genuinely strong with Excel to join a growing business where accuracy, analytical thinking and attention to detail really matter.THE ROLEReporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll take responsibility for a range of important operational processes, initially focusing on:Procurement and supplier ordersStock control and reconciliationClient buybacksOperational reporting and analysisOrder and transaction accuracyYou'll work alongside an experienced Service & Operations Executive while developing a detailed understanding of the company's products, systems and wider operations.This is not simply an administrative position. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers and detailed datasets, spotting discrepancies, investigating why something doesn't reconcile and taking ownership until the issue is resolved.WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?You'll be responsible for:Processing and tracking procurement orders and deliveries.Completing regular stock checks and reconciling information across Salesforce, internal systems and third-party records.Investigating discrepancies and ensuring issues are resolved or escalated appropriately.Supporting client precious-metal buybacks, checking products, quantities, weights and supporting information.Producing and maintaining Excel reports, trackers and exception analysis.Checking product costs, premiums and supplier orders.Maintaining accurate and audit-ready supplier documentation.Supporting client orders, fulfilment queries and operational handovers.Liaising with suppliers, vaults, logistics partners and internal teams.Identifying opportunities to improve operational processes, reporting and systems.As the business continues to grow, you'll also have the opportunity to broaden your responsibilities and gain exposure to other areas of operations.WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?You don't necessarily need previous precious-metals experience.We're particularly interested in candidates with experience involving reconciliations, stock, procurement, transactions, order management, finance operations, inventory or detailed operational reporting.You'll need:Strong Excel skills – including pivot tables and formulasExcellent numerical and analytical abilityExceptional attention to detailExperience reconciling data and investigating discrepanciesStrong organisational and time-management skillsThe ability to take ownership and follow issues through to completionConfidence working with detailed datasetsStrong written and verbal communication skillsA proactive, collaborative approachExperience with Salesforce, inventory, purchasing or order-management systems would be advantageous.Experience within precious metals, commodities, financial services, investments or another high-value product environment would also be particularly interesting, but isn't essential.WHY JOIN?You'll be joining a successful, ambitious business operating within the fascinating world of physical gold and silver.The company offers a genuinely non-corporate environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, improve processes and develop their careers.The package includes:£30,000–£32,000 salary DOEHybrid working – 3 days Central London / 2 days remoteMatched pension contribution up to 6%25 days' holiday + bank holidaysAdditional day off for your birthdayPrivate Medical InsuranceHealth Cashback PlanOngoing training, coaching and career developmentExternal speakers and company training daysDiscounted gym membershipElectric vehicle leasing schemeCycle to Work schemeGenerous family leave policiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRegular company events and social activitiesINTERESTED?If you're currently working in operations, procurement, stock control, finance operations, reconciliation, inventory or order management and you're looking for an opportunity to develop your career within an exciting and growing business, we'd like to hear from you.Apply now for immediate consideration.Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening, including appropriate credit, criminal record, sanctions and other relevant background checks. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of these checks.