Admin Assistant

Driver Hire Borders; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an Admin Assistant to provide high-quality support for Newport County Council. This temporary role will involve financial management, procurement, performance information management, and communication support. Suitable candidates should possess A Level education or equivalent experience, with strong administrative and IT skills.

Qualifications

• A Level standard or substantial relevant administrative experience required.
• Excellent IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Experience taking minutes at meetings.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining financial systems.
• Ensuring goods and services are acquired and making payments.
• Managing and verifying performance information through systems.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to analyse and present information clearly

Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Education

A Level standard or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you have experience in administration and looking for a role that lasts 3 months?The role is with Newport County Council? We are looking for someone to provide high quality business support, management information, and administrative functions to support the service.

Key information:

Job role - Admin Assistant

Pay rate - £14.36 per hour

Contract type - Temporary 3 months (possibly longer)

Location - Newport Council - NP19 0ES

Start date - 14th July 2025

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial System Management: Operating and maintaining financial systems, ensuring adherence to policies and guidelines. This includes identifying and recovering overpayments and agreeing payment plans.
• Procurement and Payments: Ensuring goods and services are acquired via agreed methods and making payments using a Newport City Council credit card according to policies.
• Performance Information: Managing, maintaining, and verifying performance information through systems, including analysis and report production.
• Communication and Support: Communicating with partner agencies, colleagues, and management to provide information, help, and advice. Acting as a first point of contact for teams to provide guidance and resolve queries.
• Meeting Management: Arranging meetings, producing accurate minutes, recording decisions, and carrying out associated tasks.
• Project Support: Supporting and assisting with service projects.

Qualifications:

• A Level standard or equivalent, or substantial relevant administrative experience in an office environment.

Knowledge:

• Standard computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, emails).
• Data Protection principles.

Experience:

• Previous administrative or financial experience in an office environment.
• Proven experience taking minutes at meetings.
• Excellent IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office in a business environment.
• Experience working with finance (making payments, inputting/analysing financial information).

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyse and present information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills (tactful and diplomatic).
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service demands.
• Understanding and respecting confidentiality principles.

If you feel this is the role for you, then apply today!

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.