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Business Support Assistant

Pertemps Scotland
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Arbroath, Angus DD11 4QA, Scotland

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Business Support Assistant position is located in Arbroath with the option to work from home, offering a salary of £24,495 per annum for a 6-month contract.
  • The role requires 2 National 5 qualifications or equivalent, along with strong communication and numeracy skills.
  • Key responsibilities include providing administrative support, processing financial documentation, and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
  • Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • The position is ideal for proactive individuals who are detail-oriented and organized.
Job: Business Support AssistantLocation: Arbroath (Work from Home Available)Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM - 5:00 PMPay: £24,495 per annumContract Duration: 6 monthsWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Business Support Assistant to join our client's team on a 6-month contract. This position offers the flexibility to work from home while providing essential administrative support to their services. As part of the role, you will follow a range of routine procedures, appraise situations, solve problems, and ensure accurate financial processing. You will be a key member of the team, handling sensitive information and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.Key Responsibilities:
  • Follow routine procedures and instructions, using initiative to make decisions and resolve routine issues.
  • Utilize a variety of software packages to support administrative tasks.
  • Appraise situations and solve varied problems, providing appropriate solutions.
  • Collate, check, and organise returns, and prepare standard reports.
  • Obtain information from policies, files, circulars, and other sources.
  • Provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support, including processing personal and sensitive data.
  • Create, update, and maintain files and records accurately.
  • Process and check financial documentation, authorising further actions.
  • Generate orders for Services/Budget Holders and process invoices, credits, and payments.
  • Implement and process Direct Debit payments and BACs notifications.
  • Elicit and provide information to colleagues and the public in a professional manner.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection laws while processing personal data.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
  • 2 National 5 qualifications (including English), or NC Level 5, or a Modern Apprenticeship, or SVQ Level 2 in Administration, or equivalent qualification.
  • Willingness to undertake mandatory information governance training.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Good numeracy skills and customer care abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages with excellent keyboard skills.
  • Knowledge of financial procedures and documents, as well as administrative processes.
  • Ability to appraise situations, solve problems, and prepare accurate returns and reports.
  • Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
If you are organised, detail-oriented, and looking for a dynamic role in a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.