Administrative Assistant

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growing business

Varied and interesting role

Friendly environment

Skills development

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an organised Administrative Assistant to join our team on the outskirts of Colchester. This role appeals to someone with prior administration experience who thrives in a busy office, supporting a team and keeping operations running smoothly.

You will handle general administrative tasks, manage emails and daily calendars, perform data entry, and assist with coordinating day-to-day office activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administration or office support role.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with QuickBooks would be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A friendly and professional telephone manner.
• The ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks.
• Someone who can work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team.
• Manage emails, correspondence and daily schedules.
• Carry out data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Answer incoming calls and deal with enquiries professionally.
• Organise files, paperwork and office supplies.
• Support the team with day-to-day coordination and communication.
• Help maintain an organised and positive working environment.

Skills

Administration experience

Organisational skills

MS Office

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Telephone manner

Workload prioritisation

Teamwork

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We are working with an award-winning business who are looking for an organised and reliable Administrative Assistant to join their team based on the outskirts of Colchester.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous administration experience who enjoys working in a busy office environment, supporting a team and keeping things running smoothly.

Key Duties:

• - Provide general administrative support to the team.
• - Manage emails, correspondence and daily schedules.
• - Carry out data entry and maintain accurate records.
• - Answer incoming calls and deal with enquiries professionally.
• - Organise files, paperwork and office supplies.
• - Support the team with day-to-day coordination and communication.
• - Help maintain an organised and positive working environment.

Previous Skills & Experience:

• - Previous experience in an administration or office support role.
• - Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• - Confident using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• - Experience with QuickBooks would be advantageous.
• - Good written and verbal communication skills.
• - A friendly and professional telephone manner.
• - The ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks.
• - Someone who can work well independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• - The opportunity to join a growing business.
• - A varied and interesting administrative role.
• - A friendly and supportive working environment.
• - The opportunity to develop your skills and experience.