Office Administrator

Adecco; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for an Administrator in Altrincham on a temp-to-perm basis. The role is office-based with hours 8am to 4:30pm and pays £12.71 per hour. You will support day-to-day admin across teams and assist the finance function with invoicing and purchase orders.

The position offers progression within a well-established business, with a focus on accuracy, attention to detail and strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience using bespoke databases or business management systems.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable liaising with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting financial processes, invoicing or purchase orders is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative functions across multiple operational teams.
• Collaborate closely with the finance department, supporting invoicing and financial administration.
• Ensure administrative processes are maintained in line with company standards and procedures.
• Monitor financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, tracking expenditure and ensuring records are up to date.
• Support internal finance teams with financial controls and debt collection activities.
• Assist with client communications relating to financial matters.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Provide support to the Office and Operations Manager with office management activities and general business support.
• Undertake additional administrative duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Job description

Location: Altrincham

Temp to Perm

Office Based

8am - 4:30pm

12.71 per hour

About the Role

Our client is a leading provider of technical, testing and compliance services, supporting major infrastructure, construction and engineering projects across the UK. They work with a diverse range of clients, delivering high-quality services that help ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance throughout project lifecycles.

Our client is seeking an organised and proactive Administrator to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and financial support experience looking to develop their career within a well-established business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative functions across multiple operational teams.
• Collaborate closely with the finance department, supporting invoicing and financial administration.
• Ensure administrative processes are maintained in line with company standards and procedures.
• Monitor financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, tracking expenditure and ensuring records are up to date.
• Support internal finance teams with financial controls and debt collection activities.
• Assist with client communications relating to financial matters.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Provide support to the Office and Operations Manager with office management activities and general business support.
• Undertake additional administrative duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience using bespoke databases or business management systems.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable liaising with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting financial processes, invoicing or purchase orders is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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