Administrative Assistant – Central Scotland in London)

The Recruitment Boutique; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A client of a leading recruitment agency located between Glasgow and Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to enhance their busy office team. The role demands a minimum of 3 years' experience, with required skills in Sage and Microsoft Office, offering a competitive salary package. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team in a growing business focused on managing coach operations and a fully equipped body shop.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in administrative or office support role required, preferably 5+ years.
• Competence in Sage accounting systems and Microsoft Office is essential.
• Experience in a workshop or parts office environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient telephone support and handle customer queries.
• Research and prepare information for managers and directors.
• Develop and maintain office procedures and draft important documents.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational Skills

Telephone Support

Tools

Sage Accounting Systems

Sage Payroll

Job description

Our client, located midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh in Central Scotland, is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their dynamic team. This is a great opportunity for individuals with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a busy office environment, preferably with over 5 years of relevant experience.

Company Overview

The client operates across several sectors and you’ll be joining their busy office team. The business focuses primarily on managing a fleet of coaches and a fully equipped body shop with coach journeys running throughout the UK and into Europe .

Position Details:

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Benefits: 28 days holiday, company pension scheme

Key Responsibilities:

Provide efficient telephone support and answer calls promptly.

Research, prepare and provide relevant information to managers and directors.

Act as the primary contact for customers, technical staff, support staff and management.

Develop, implement and maintain office procedures.

Draft and prepare important documents.

Assist in completing worksheets accurately.

Compile reports and assist with administrative tasks.

Handle customer queries professionally and effectively.

Enter maintenance data into systems and maintain logs of all incoming calls.

Prioritise incoming calls and actions.

Required Skills and Experiences:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in an administrative or office support role (5+ years preferred).

Competence in using Sage accounting systems.

Experience with Sage Payroll is beneficial but not essential.

Familiarity with working in a workshop or parts office environment is a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 (Dependent on Experience)