Senior Admin and Finance Support (Part-Time)

Adecco; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting a Senior Business Administrator to join a busy team within a Local Authority in Eastbourne. This part-time temporary role (14 hours/week) offers an opportunity to support administrative, financial and business functions, ensuring smooth operations for managers and teams.

You will handle competing priorities, maintain accurate records and deliver high-quality customer service, with responsibilities spanning data entry, reporting, and coordination of meetings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an administrative or business support position.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience of minute taking and producing accurate meeting records.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and business administration support to managers.
• Investigate and assist with budget and financial queries.
• Support projects by maintaining documentation, monitoring progress and organising events.
• Manage email enquiries, telephone calls, diaries and meeting arrangements.
• Draft correspondence, emails and reports on behalf of colleagues.
• Collate, analyse and present information in reports and spreadsheets.
• Accurately input, process and maintain data across a range of systems.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes.
• Support facilities, health and safety administration and office processes.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and other financial transactions.
• Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Minute taking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Adecco are recruiting a Senior Business Administrator to join a busy team within a Local Authority in Eastbourne. This part-time temporary role (14 hours/week) offers an opportunity to support administrative, financial and business functions, ensuring smooth operations for managers and teams.

You will handle competing priorities, maintain accurate records and deliver high-quality customer service, with responsibilities spanning data entry, reporting, and coordination of meetings.