Administrator

Huntress - Crawley; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable professional services firm in Crawley is looking for a proactive Administrator to join their small team. This role involves providing administrative support, document preparation, and managing office functions while adhering to established procedures. Ideal candidates have previous administrative experience, strong written communication skills, and a professional demeanor. The position offers a salary range of £28,000 - £35,000 and benefits like 25 days holiday, private medical, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Medical

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within professional services.
• Comfortable following established processes and procedures.
• Professional, discreet, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to a fee earner and the records function.
• Preparation, proofreading, and filing of documentation.
• Preparing invoices using an electronic billing system.
• Answering telephone calls and welcoming visitors.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Attention to detail

Audio typing and document preparation skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proactive and flexible

Job description

Administrator Crawley – Fully office-based. 9.00 - 17.00, Monday to Friday.

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000, dependent on experience.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

A long-established professional services firm is looking to recruit a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join a small, friendly team. This is a varied role supporting a fee earner and the records function, while also contributing to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the office and providing cover during periods of absence.

The role sits within a regulated, process‑driven environment and would suit someone from a professional services background who is comfortable working with procedures, deadlines and confidential information. The office is small and quiet, so a flexible, hands‑on and team‑focused approach is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to a fee earner and the records function.
• Preparation, proofreading and electronic filing of documentation.
• Preparing invoices using an electronic billing system.
• Completing and submitting forms via online systems.
• Scanning, filing and maintaining accurate electronic records.
• Answering telephone calls and welcoming visitors.
• Ordering stationery and office supplies.
• General office administration and ad‑hoc support.
• Providing cover for colleagues during holidays and sickness.

About you

• Strong written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within professional services or a regulated environment.
• Confident audio typing and document preparation skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, flexible and willing to support across different areas.
• Comfortable following established processes and procedures.
• Professional, discreet and reliable.

Personal attributes

• A team player who enjoys working within a small office environment.
• Versatile and adaptable with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Able to work independently while also contributing to team objectives.
• Friendly, calm, methodical and dependable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and supportive professional services business, offering full training and the chance to develop specialist administrative skills over time.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, free on‑site parking, Private Medical, pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

If this sounds like you and you are keen to find out more, please apply today!

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