Personal Assistant (Finance)

Creative Support Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Stockport is seeking a competent Personal Assistant for the Finance Department. The role requires providing administrative support, managing confidential information, and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have prior administrative experience, high-level IT skills, and a professional demeanor. Competitive benefits include a probationary bonus and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Enhanced DBS costs covered

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration, preferably in the social care sector.
• Able to follow processes and suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the Finance Department.
• Engage with colleagues and stakeholders confidently.
• Plan and prioritize a varied workload.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Support the Out of Hours duty team.

Skills

Administration experience

Verbal and written communication

Planning and prioritizing tasks

High level of IT skills

Confidentiality and discretion

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a competent and caring individual who is interested in carrying out a varied and rewarding role as a Personal Assistant in the Finance Department at our head office in Stockport, providing a warm and professional welcome to visitors to the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the Finance Department, including handling enquiries and ensuring tasks are followed through to completion.
• Engage with colleagues and external stakeholders through confident verbal and written communication.
• Plan and prioritise a varied workload, exercise initiative and judgement, and respond promptly and appropriately to all enquiries.
• Handle information of a confidential nature and observe high standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Participate in providing administrative support on the Out of Hours duty team, with the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the work carried out across the country in our services.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration, preferably with some experience of the social care sector.
• High level of IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel, and able to follow processes and suggest improvements.

Benefits

• Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
• Creative Support's Development Pathway with structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles, with tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

About us

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

Eligibility

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.