Project Assistant

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Commercial Manager | 10 Years' Experience in Corporate Finance | B2B Marketing

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join and assist the team. This role is situated within a very busy business advisory firm, specialising in corporate finance and director training.

We are seeking an ambitious individual to provide administrative support on projects undertaken.

We require a confident and clear individual in all communications, as this role will involve a significant amount of telephone and email interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to the Corporate Finance Team for project work, including chasing targets (via telephone)
• Assist with specific desk-based research, producing target lists and various tasks
• Answer the office telephone and perform general office duties
• Follow up leads from databases, enquiries via email, and cold calling
• Develop specific expertise relating to our market sector and our products and services
• Build and maintain a database and documents to a high degree of accuracy
• Combine complex data into clear reports and proposals
• Liaise effectively with all departments to ensure customer requirements are met
• Any other reasonable management request
• Support the CEO with travel arrangements and meeting scheduling as required

Essential requirements for the job:

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Proficient using Outlook and Microsoft Teams
• Exemplary telephone communication skills
• Work with the rest of the team to support the corporate finance team on admin and telephone support
• Be motivated and confident
• Have exemplary time management skills
• Competent multi-tasker
• Be able to remain calm under pressure
• Experience in diary management would be advantageous, but not essential

What’s on offer:

• Birthday day off as an extra holiday
• Hybrid working: Mondays and Fridays working from home / Tuesday – Thursday in the office
• Employee-owned business, with tax-free bonuses available (subject to terms of the Trust)
• Support to develop further

About Us:

We are an employee-owned, award-winning corporate finance boutique that provides services to owner-managed businesses, supporting them on their business journey from the early stages through to a successful exit.

We are a corporate finance company like no other, with specialised in-house expertise, skills, and industry connections nationwide. We aim to provide the best possible service to help clients achieve their most desired outcomes.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services