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Senior Administrator

Jackson Hogg
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Salary

Ā£24,000 - Ā£28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • A Senior Administrator is needed for a well-established accountancy firm to provide high-level administrative support.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a professional services background, and a salary of approximately $60,000 is offered.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the Partners' calendars, preparing meeting materials, and handling confidential information with discretion.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • The role offers benefits such as progression opportunities, 5 weeks of holiday, hybrid working, and ongoing professional development.

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Administrator to join a well established accountancy firm to provide high-level administration support.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Partners' calendars and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Prepare agendas and materials for meetings, record minutes (if applicable) and follow up on action items.
  • Conduct research, compile data, and prepare reports, presentations, and documents as needed.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including screening and directing phone calls and emails.
  • Anticipate Partnersā€™ needs and proactively provide administrative support to ensure smooth operations.
  • Manage and prioritise incoming correspondence, typically via email, and drafting responses on behalf of Partnersā€™, where appropriate.
  • Coordinate and facilitate communication between Partnersā€™ and their respective service lines within the business.
  • Assist in organising corporate events, conferences, webinar and team-building activities, if applicable, in collaboration with our marketing and events team

Experience:

  • Proven experience in a similar administrative role.
  • Ideally from a professional services background
  • Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication - both written and oral, with an ability to deal with a variety of people in different environments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
  • Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and company matters.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in all work tasks.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and situations.
  • Have a passion for what you do.
  • Be positive and committed to the Firm and its core values in dealings with both staff and clients.
  • Be forward thinking, innovative and overall be a part of our continued growth.

Benefits:

  • Progression opportunities
  • The Peoples Pension
  • Life insurance
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Genuine work life balance
  • Hybrid working
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Purchase of additional holiday
  • Cycle to work
  • Tech scheme

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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 Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™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.