Office Assistant

The Best Connection Group Limited; Altham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Weekly pay

Temp-to-perm opportunity

1 hour unpaid lunch break

Overtime pay after 40 hours

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking an Office Assistant to join a busy team on a temp-to-perm basis. The role involves general office administration, accounts support, and maintaining accurate records. Proficiency in Excel is required and Xero/Sage experience is valued.

The candidate should be highly organised, proactive and able to take initiative. Salary is £13.50 per hour, with full-time or part-time options and negotiable hours.

Qualifications

• Previous administration and/or accounts experience.
• Xero experience desirable; Sage experience considered.
• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, motivated and able to use initiative.
• Confident personality to keep tasks moving and push when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office and administrative support.
• Assist with accounts and finance-related administration.
• Maintain accurate records and update spreadsheets.
• Use Excel confidently for day-to-day tasks.
• Support the smooth running of the office.
• Manage and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Take a proactive approach to meet deadlines.

Skills

Administration experience

Accounts experience

Excel confidence

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

£13.50 per hour | Full-Time or Part-Time | Negotiable Hours

The Best Connection is currently recruiting for an

Office Assistant to join a busy and growing business on a temp-to-perm basis.

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and confident individual who can take ownership of their workload, keep things running smoothly and isn't afraid to take the initiative!

This role would suit someone with previous administration or accounts experience who enjoys keeping an office organised and making sure everything is where it needs to be.

The Role:

• Providing general office and administrative support.
• Assisting with accounts and finance-related administration.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating spreadsheets.
• Using Excel confidently for day-to-day tasks.
• Supporting the smooth running of the office.
• Managing and prioritising workloads effectively.
• Taking a proactive approach to keeping tasks on track and ensuring deadlines are met.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous administration and/or accounts experience.
• Experience using

Xero would be highly desirable, although Sage experience would also be considered.

• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, motivated and able to use their own initiative.
• Someone with a confident personality who can keep things moving and isn't afraid to give things a gentle push when needed!

Pay, Working Hours and Benefits:

£13.50 per hour.

• Full-time or part-time opportunities available.
• Working hours are negotiable for the right candidate.
• One-hour unpaid lunch break.
• Overtime paid at

time and a half after 40 hours.

• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right person.
• Holiday pay through The Best Connection
• Weekly pay through The Best Connection

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.