If you are interested in becoming a part of our great team, we welcome your application. Please send your CV with the answers to the questions below, references and a short cover letter to rob@plantsplusgardencentre.co.uk and with the subject “Job Title – Plantsplus Garden Centre – Application – [Your Name]”.
Applications close on 18th May 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Details

Job Title: Accounts, HR and Office Administrator
Garden Centre: Plantsplus Garden Centre
Location: Berwick Hill Road, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6BU
Number of openings: 1
Job Location Type In person
Country: England, United Kingdom
Language: English
Job Type: Part time, Weekdays
Expected hours per week: 16 to 20 hours per week, with overtime as required
Schedule: Basic: 2 x 8 hour shifts
Wage: Competitive and depending on experience
Start Date: As soon as available
Reporting to: Accounts Manager (financial processes and reporting)
Garden Centre Manager (HR and operational support)

About the Role

Plantsplus Garden Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Accounts, HR and Office Administrator, to join our friendly and growing team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of the centre across accounts, HR and general office administration. Working closely with both our satellite Accounts Team and Garden Centre Manager, you will play an important part
in ensuring key processes are carried out accurately and on time. Plantsplus is a family-owned business and part of a small group of garden centres, each with its own identity. Following significant growth in recent years, we continue to develop and improve our offering and serve our customers. We are keen to hear from proactive, reliable and well-organised applicants who enjoy working across multiple areas. The ideal candidate will be willing to contribute to this family business and help build a stronger workforce. We love working with people who are hands-on and have a “get it done” attitude and who thrive when working with people, numbers and who take pride in their work. It’s essential that you enjoy taking on responsibility, are adaptable to change and proud to deliver great results. The position is part time and may require weekend work. Please read on to find out if this job is for you.

Key Responsibilities 

The Key Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
–  Support the Accounts Manager and Payroll coordinator with operations.
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–  Support the Garden Centre Manager with operational duties
–  Complete daily accounting tasks (e.g. cashing up, day books etc.).
–  Monthly accounting tasks and processes (e.g. processing of invoices for all departments, month-end tasks,
keeping accurate financial records etc.)
–  Maintaining accurate records; consistent with figures and high level of delivery.
– Able to consistently meet deadlines.
–  Manage HR administration tasks (e.g. contract handling, holiday entitlement calculations etc.)
– Provide administrative support across the business
–  Ensure compliance with internal processes and record-keeping
– Support communication between departments
–  Assist with ad hoc tasks as required by management
On occasions; Garden Centre support including:
–  Customer Service Skills and Care
– Till operations
– EPOS assistance and stock management of stock

Candidate Attributes 

Professional Skill-Set
Our preferred applicant will have the following experience:
– Proven experience (min 3 yrs) with payroll and/or scheduling systems (e.g. Planday)
– Previous administration experience in a multi-function role
– Basic understanding of bookkeeping and/or accounts processes
– Ability to take on and manage responsibilities
– Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload
– High attention to detail , particularly when working with figures
– Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
– Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
– Strong written and verbal communication skills
It would be preferential to us if you also have experience with some or all of the following:
– Clean drivers licence
– Stock and material handling, ordering and management
– Customer service experience
– Till operations
– Knowledge of HSE procedures, (including COOSH)
Essential Qualities, Skills & Personal Attributes
To ensure we are the right fit for you and you for us, we find the following personal qualities to be very important for
both your effectiveness in this role and to fit into our team:
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Reliable, self-motivated and proactive
– Able to work independently and take initiatives

– Flexible and adaptable in a varied role
– Calm under pressure, especially around deadlines (e.g. payroll, month-end)
– Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
– Respectful, well-mannered and considerate to others.
– Positive and hard-working attitude
– Dedicated, reliable and honest
– High standards of presentation and professionalism

About Us 

Plantsplus Garden Centre is a fast growing, thriving and customer-focused garden centre, restaurant and nursery. We
are dedicated to offering exceptional plants, products and services for our customers creating a welcoming
environment for both customers and staff.
The Crabbie’s Family of Garden Centres was established in Berwick in 1983 and has since grown into three multidepartment centres spanning both sides of the border. Plantsplus joined the group in 2016 and has gone from
strength to strength, now recognised as one of the leading garden centres in the North East. Significant
improvements have been made since it was brought into the fold with a continued focus on enhancing our offering
for our valued customers. With plans of further growth on the cards, you too could be a part of this journey to grow
and develop your skills over time.
We continuously strive to adapt, innovate and improve what we do. It is our aim to expand our growing facilities to
support all three centres as we feel strongly about our green footprint. As an GCA-accredited member, we are
recognised as being among the best garden centres in the UK and are always open to ideas and innovation.

Company Benefits

– Competitive salary aligned with experience
– Generous employee discount across the garden centre
– Training and development opportunities to grow your skills and confidence
– A supportive, friendly working environment where teamwork really matters
– A chance to contribute ideas and help shape the future direction of the centre
– Free on-site parking
– Company pension scheme
– Extra annual leave after one year of service
– Daytime working hours — ideal for work–life balance
– Subsidised lunch in our restaurant

Application Questions

Please answer the following questions in your application:
Q1: This role involves balancing accounts, HR and office tasks with competing deadlines. How would you
prioritise your workload when everything feels urgent?
Q2: This is a varied role where no two days are the same — what do you enjoy most about that kind of
working environment?