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Office Manager/PA

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 3ES, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

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.

Sonic Summary

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  • My client is seeking an Office Manager/PA for their Electrical Contractors business, requiring 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  • The role involves managing daily administrative tasks, including email communications, customer accounts, and financial responsibilities using Xero.
  • Candidates should possess proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and have experience working with senior-level staff.
  • The position offers a salary of £28,000 to £32,000, along with benefits such as a casual dress code and company pension scheme.
  • The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to work under pressure, and actively contribute to improving office efficiency.

My client is looking for an Office Manager/PA to join their small team and play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day administrative functions of their well-established Electrical Contractors business. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you will provide essential support and customer service.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Monitor multiple email inboxes, flag important emails and manage communications.
  • Handle all incoming calls, book jobs and manage reactive call outs.
  • Manage small customer accounts and order materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
  • Generate Operation & Maintenance manuals from templates and issue them to clients upon completion of works.
  • Manage financial tasks including allocating bills on Xero, reconciling payments, processing wage and supplier payments.
  • Chase CIS Statements and invoices.
  • Prepare and send simple quotations and invoices.
  • Prepare Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) from templates for client approval prior to works commencing.
  • Maintain up-to-date records in ServiceM8, manage workwear and stationery orders and ensure general office standards.
  • Manage fleet operations including repairs, services, MOTs and lease end dates.
  • Organise key contracts within the business such as Insurance, Utility Contracts and Telecoms.
  • Track PAYE Holiday & Sick Leave and arrange parking/accommodation as required.
  • Actively participate in developing better working practices to enhance efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proficient IT skills with a strong grasp of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook and Word.
  • Experience with Xero accounting software.
  • Highly organised and efficient with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
  • Experience in working with senior-level staff.
  • Quick thinker and self-motivated with a proactive approach.
Benefits:
  • Casual dress code.
  • Company events.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Employee discount.
  • Free and on-site parking.

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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.