Junior Assistant

Law Support Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tay Associates, recruiting on behalf of a prestigious global financial services organisation, seeks a Junior Assistant in Birmingham. You will provide essential admin support to 20 junior bankers, handle calendars, travel logistics, and high-volume communications in a fast-paced environment.

Fluency in French or German is essential, with strong MS Office skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. The role is 5 days in the office, offering training and clear progression within a premier

Qualifications

• Strong French or German language skills are essential.
• Experience in administration, customer service or business support.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Diary and calendar management for senior bankers.
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls across time zones.
• Manage high-volume emails and phone calls.
• Arrange travel, visas, flights, accommodation and car bookings.
• Expense management and invoice processing.
• Support multiple teams with day-to-day queries and tasks.
• Provide holiday and phone cover for colleagues.
• Handle competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

Skills

French language

German language

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Junior Assistant - French or German Speaker

Location: Birmingham - 5 days in office
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
Pay: £16.00ph including holiday pay (£13.83ph + holiday pay)
Assignment: 6-month temporary contract with potential to go permanent

Tay Associates, a specialist Secretarial & Business Support Recruitment Agency, is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a globally renowned financial services organisation for a Junior Assistant to join their high-performing team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, proactive and highly organised individual to provide administrative support to 20 Junior Bankers at Analyst, Associate and Junior VP level. You'll be working in a fast-paced, demanding environment where no two days are the same. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

The Role

• Diary and calendar management for senior bankers
• Coordinating meetings and conference calls across multiple time zones
• Managing high-volume emails and telephone calls
• Coordinating meeting rooms, travel, visas, flights, accommodation and car bookings
• Expense management and invoice processing
• Supporting multiple teams with day-to-day queries and ad hoc tasks
• Providing holiday and telephone cover for colleagues
• Managing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism

About You

We're looking for someone who is hungry to succeed, takes initiative and thrives in a high-pressure environment. You'll ideally have:

• Strong French or German language skills – ESSENTIAL
• Previous administration, customer service, coordination or business support experience
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage a high-volume workload and competing deadlines
• Confidence communicating with people at all levels
• A proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused approach
• Discretion when handling confidential information
• A flexible "can-do, muck-in" attitude

This role is not suited to someone who prefers to sit back and wait to be told what to do. Our client strives for excellence and is looking for an ambitious individual who wants to make an impact, take ownership and develop their career within a prestigious global organisation.