Administrative Assistant

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

GetRecruited UK Ltd in Macclesfield is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Accounts Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will support data entry, record keeping and customer queries, helping ensure processes run smoothly and on time.

The role suits an organised administrator with office experience and a willingness to learn accounting tasks. Training and development are available, with a view to progressing to a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support or similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with data entry and document processing.
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Accounts Team.
• Data entry and updating records on internal systems.
• Process invoices and relevant documentation.
• Handle incoming calls and emails and direct queries accordingly.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as required.
• Support the Credit Control and wider Accounts Team with admin duties.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (12 MONTH CONTRACT)
MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE
UP TO £26,500 + EXCELLENT BENEFITS
POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO GO PERMANENT

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're partnering with a well-established and growing business in Macclesfield that is looking to recruit an organised and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join its Accounts Team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to the Accounts Team, assisting with data entry, maintaining accurate records, processing documentation and handling customer queries. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure information is processed accurately and day-to-day administrative tasks are completed efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong office administration, data entry or customer service experience who is looking to develop their skills within an accounts environment. Previous accounting experience is not essential, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced Administrator looking for a new challenge.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Accounts Team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines
• Processing, uploading and updating customer information, invoices and documentation onto internal systems
• Carrying out regular data entry tasks, ensuring records are accurate, complete and up to date
• Maintaining and organising electronic records, spreadsheets and customer documentation
• Handling incoming telephone calls and emails, responding to queries and directing enquiries to the appropriate departments
• Liaising with internal teams and external customers to obtain missing information and resolve administrative queries
• Preparing reports, spreadsheets and supporting documentation as required
• Checking information for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and ensuring corrections are made promptly
• Assisting with the administration of customer accounts, including updating records and processing relevant paperwork
• Supporting the Credit Control and wider Accounts Team with general administrative duties
• Working towards departmental KPIs and ensuring administrative deadlines and service standards are consistently achieved
• Supporting improvements to existing administrative processes and procedures
• Undertaking additional office administration duties as required

THE PERSON:

• Previous experience within an Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Data Entry Administrator, Customer Service Administrator or similar role
• Experience working within a busy office or administrative environment is essential
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Previous experience with data entry, document processing and maintaining accurate records
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when handling information
• Confident communicating with customers and colleagues via telephone and email
• Comfortable learning new computer systems and following established administrative processes
• Previous experience working within an Accounts or Finance Team would be advantageous but is not essential
• Available to commit to a 12-month fixed term contract

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.