If you enjoy variety and want to build a broad skill set in a professional environment, this could be an excellent next step. You’ll gain experience across several business functions while developing the confidence to work with clients and colleagues at different levels.
The Company
You’ll join an established accountancy practice with multiple offices across the UK. Its client base ranges from entrepreneurial start-ups and family businesses to charities and larger organisations, giving you exposure to a diverse commercial environment.
The Role
As a Graduate Administration and Accounts Assistant, you’ll become involved in the day-to-day running of a busy accountancy office. Rather than focusing on one specialist area, you’ll develop practical experience across administration, accounts, compliance and business support.
You’ll work alongside different departments, interact with a varied client base and take responsibility for keeping important processes organised and running smoothly. It’s an opportunity to discover where your strengths lie while developing transferable skills that can support your longer-term career.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate reception duties, welcome clients and manage incoming telephone and email enquiries.
- Maintain accurate client records across multiple databases and software systems.
- Prepare company secretarial documentation and monitor important statutory deadlines.
- Support bookkeeping activities and assist accountants with ad hoc assignments.
- Liaise with Finance, HR, Marketing and IT on projects and operational requirements.
Benefits and Perks
You’ll join a welcoming professional environment where you can build experience, develop your skills and work alongside colleagues across the business.
you will also get the following benefits:
- Salary of £23-26k.
- Workplace pension.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee benefits scheme offering discounts at hundreds of retailers.
Please be aware this role is a business support role and will not progress into an accounting position. It may suit someone with a legal or accounting based degree who is looking for a business support role or someone with some similar administrative work experience.
Requirements
Must-have:
- Confident communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Some previous experience of company secretarial work, administration or basic accounts or related
- Numerical confidence and excellent attention to detail.
- A reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
- Those with a degree in Law or Accounting but wanting a business support role long term are encouraged to apply, however any degree subjects at 2:2 or above will be considered.
- A valid UK driving license and access to a car due to the company location
Nice-to-have:
- Experience supporting or managing new software would be a bonus
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If you’re looking for a varied full-time opportunity where you can develop a broad range of business skills, we’d love to hear from you.
