Administrative Assistant

RSM UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major audit and consulting firm in Preston is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support facilities and ensure quality service to clients. This on-site role is aimed at college leavers eager to start their careers. Candidates should have good IT skills and a commitment to client service. RSM offers 25 days of holiday and various health benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Financial wellbeing benefits

Access to over 300 courses

Electric car scheme

Virtual GP access

Qualifications

• Entry level administrative role suitable for college leavers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks smoothly while maintaining high quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Support the office with all facilities matters.
• Assist with client billings and internal compliance procedures.
• Handle reception duties, answering calls and greeting visitors.
• Book and set up meeting rooms with necessary materials.

Skills

Good IT skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Ability to multi-task

Client service commitment

Flexibility under pressure

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Facilities team in our Preston office to provide an enthusiastic, effective and efficient administration service and to ensure that internal and external clients receive a quality service in all respects. You will play a key role in supporting the office with all facilities matters.

This role is based on site 5 days per week in our Preston office and is an entry level, administrative role suitable for college leavers who are looking to start and build a career in an office environment.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Playing a key role in supporting the office with all facilities matters pertaining to the office such as advising manager of faults and repairs which need attention, liaising with contractors onsite with supervision from the Facilities Supervisor
• Assisting the partner and service lines with client billings, preparation of letters, internal compliance procedures, general IT queries and assistance with MS office applications including ad hoc administrative duties
• Responsibility for reception duties including answering calls and greeting visitors at reception with the utmost professional courtesy and respect
• Booking and setting up meeting rooms and restoring the room to standard set up after use and ensuring they are fully equipped with relevant RSM collateral where appropriate (note pads, pens, flip charts, refreshments etc.)

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Able to demonstrate good IT skills and experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and related program
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions in a timely manner.
• Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, client service and delivery
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively within the team and the organisation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, solve problems, manage and meet the deadlines and maintain a high quality of work
• Flexibility is required and an ability to remain calm under pressure

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• 25 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.