Business Support Assistant - Peterborough (FTC)

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Business Support Assistant to join their dynamic team in Peterborough. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality administrative support to executive and personal assistants, ensuring smooth operations within a bustling office environment. With responsibilities ranging from managing correspondence to organizing events, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters career growth in a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proofreading and formatting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard administrative support to the executive team.
• Organize internal and external events and manage meeting logistics.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Numeracy Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Support Assistant - Peterborough (FTC), Peterborough

This role is based in our Peterborough office, seeking an ambitious individual to join our Business Support Team, providing high-standard administrative support to Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and fee-earners across the business.

The role

Our Business Support Assistants deliver a wide range of administrative services to the office.

The responsibilities

• Copying, printing, and scanning
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, couriers, packages, and special deliveries
• Assisting with document and correspondence preparation
• Supporting new client onboarding, including AML, Letters of Engagement, client checks, and follow-up
• Maintaining and updating the client database and data rooms
• Organizing internal and external events and related administrative tasks
• Supporting team members and providing cover to ensure work standards and deadlines are met
• Managing meeting room setup and cleanup
• Greeting external visitors
• Preparing and submitting expense claims for fee-earners upon request
• Performing ad hoc administrative tasks as needed

The team

This position is part of the wider Business Support Team, which includes the EA/Office Manager, 2 Personal Assistants, and 3 Business Support Assistants.

You

We seek a hardworking, proactive, and self-motivated individual with skills and experience including:

• Ability to organize and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with repetitive tasks
• Professional approach and effective communication skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Proofreading and formatting accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to undertake relevant training
• Flexibility to work overtime when required
• Good English language and grammar skills
• Numeracy skills
• Experience in a busy corporate administrative environment is desirable

Company

Saffery is a partner-led, people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax, and business advisers, established in 1855. As part of Nexia, a global network, we offer local insights on a worldwide scale. We foster an inclusive culture where employees can be themselves and develop rewarding careers.

Interested?

Visit our website or contact us at 03300944149 for more information. Our office is located at 71 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BE, UK.

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