Office Administrator

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an Administrator to join our Stockport office. You will provide essential administrative support to colleagues and clients, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Previous experience in a professional services environment is essential and you will handle onboarding checks, documentation, and a range of office tasks. In this role you will manage calls, post, records, events and marketing activities, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment is essential.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard office software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role.
• Familiarity with office equipment (printers, scanners, videoconferencing tools)

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support for the firm and team.
• Welcome visitors, answer calls, manage post and client records.
• Organise meetings, refreshments, supplies and day-to-day office needs.
• Oversee onboarding process including money laundering checks.
• Handle client correspondence professionally.
• Support events, workshops and marketing activity.
• Send documents via DocuSign for signature.
• Set up new companies as requested.
• Type letters, emails and reports; file accounts and monitor deadlines.
• Manage leads and keep the business pipeline updated.
• Photocopy/scan documents as required.
• Handle company secretarial matters via the Cosec database under Compliance guidance.
• Perform other admin tasks as required.
• Maintain and update the Cowgills database accurately.
• Support Senior Managers and the wider team with ad-hoc tasks.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative office environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

Description

At Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just colleagues - we're a community. Our ethos, With You, means when our team thrives, our clients do too. We're committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

Department: Administration

Location: Stockport

Description

At Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just colleagues - we're a community. Our ethos, With You, means when our team thrives, our clients do too. We're committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

We're looking for an Administrator who will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the firm by providing essential administrative support to colleagues and clients.

Previous experience in a professional services environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Admin support for the firm
• Welcoming visitors, answering calls, managing post and returning client records
• Organising meetings, refreshments, supplies and general day-to-day office requirements
• Onboarding process including money laundering checks
• Managing client correspondence in a professional manner
• Supporting events, workshops and marketing activity
• Sending documents via Docusign for signature
• Setting up new companies as requested
• Typing of letters, emails and reports
• Filing accounts and monitoring deadlines
• Managing leads and keeping the new business pipeline updated
• Photocopying and scanning as required
• Dealing with company secretarial matters via a Cosec database as instructed by Compliance team
• Any other admin tasks as required
• Maintain and update the Cowgills database accurately
• Support the Senior Managers and wider team with ad-hoc tasks
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative office environment

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in a professional services environment is essential
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard office software
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information
• Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role
• Familiarity with office equipment (printers, scanners, videoconferencing tools)

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone's journey is different. That's why we're committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That's why we're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.