Office Administrator

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Gloucestershire
Salary
Competitive
Posted
03 May 2022
Closes
31 May 2022
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Office Administrator - three-month contract with potential into a permanent role.

BENEFITS
In return for your commitment, we will offer you:
Exposure to a wide variety of different tasks and clients - no two days are the same!
Contributory pension scheme should the role be extended past three months
Twenty-five days paid holiday, plus bank holidays, pro rata
Onsite parking
Christmas office closure
Involvement in staff events
Salary GBP18,700 p.a.

This role is offered as a three-month contract, but a full-time role may be on offer for the right candidate. Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm with half an hour for lunch, Friday finish at 5:00pm

EXPERIENCE
At least 6 months experience working as an Administrator within an office environment would be advantageous but full training will be given by Client Onboarding Administrator.

My client is an awarding winning and respected business advisory, accountancy and tax practice, based on the outskirts of Cheltenham but with a national coverage. We are looking to attract an office administrator to join the team, who will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the firm. The Administrator will help to keep everything running effortlessly for both our staff and clients.

Are you the right person for the job?
We are looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual, who will fit into our team of ten. Tasks will vary, you must have a 'can do attitude' and be able to use your own initiative. You will need to be a people person and offer support to other departments as and when needed. An eye for detail and problem-solving attributes is a must. You will communicate with clients on all levels from processing initial client engagement packages to processing client information, such as identification documents and records. The role requires the successful candidate to have the ability to work well with others. Strong communication skills are a must, along with excellent Information Technology abilities.

Experience of working in an accounting or financial environment would be advantageous.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Your tasks will vary and will include administration duties, as well as supporting the Client Onboarding Administrator and advisory teams, along with the directors.

Working with Xero and Digita/Onvio accountancy software packages
Maintaining our databases
Help monitor and run reports for client statutory deadlines
Developing Microsoft Office skills to a high standard
Complying with all the organisation's policies and procedures
Supporting the technical team when requested
Scanning of client documentation
Creating files and folders for senior staff
Creating PowerPoint presentations
Helping to coordinate information gathering
Liaising with clients via telephone and email for information and records
Building relationships and liaising with client's day to day
Liaising with HMRC as and when required
Handling postal information
Answering incoming telephone calls, fielding enquiries as necessary
Maintaining stationery and office supplies
Arranging meeting rooms and accommodation for staff
Meeting and greeting clients and prospects, providing a warm welcome
Supporting the company's directors as requested
Attending in-house training sessions when requested
Housekeeping tasks to support all areas of the business
Exploring ways to improve business efficiencies

SKILLS
Highly organised, methodical, analytical and disciplined
Excellent communicator - both verbal & written
Shows initiative and takes personal responsibility for completing tasks
Able to work within defined business processes
Adopts a positive attitude, willing to assist others when busy
Able to work under pressure on occasions to achieve deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
Able to achieve agreed outcomes without supervision
Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Has previous office-based experience, as well as knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and good typing skills
Keen to learn our accounting software packages, Xero and Digita for data entry and report generating

For immediate consideration, please send your CV to Recruitment ASAP