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Business Support Assistant

Salary

£25,000-£28,000 per year, inc benefits

Location

Swiss Cottage, London, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent

Sector

Administration

Job ref

X3-1292639

Job posted

Posted 8 days ago

Business Support Assistant

Join our dynamic team at a leading London-headquartered accountancy practice. We are seeking a proactive and organised Business Support Assistant to provide high-level administrative support in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a varied role, enjoys working as part of a team, and is committed to delivering consistent, high-quality service.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support across various departments, ensuring smooth operations and efficient service delivery.
  • Assist with client onboarding, billing processes, and general office administration to support seamless business operations.
  • Support senior members of the Business Support team with ad-hoc tasks as required.
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, team-focused environment by participating in team initiatives and key events.
  • Assist with general office coordination, maintaining a professional and organised working environment.
  • Support internal processes and help maintain efficient business operations across the firm.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • A professional, calm, polite, and friendly approach in all interactions with colleagues, clients, and visitors.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively managing interactions and building relationships.
  • Maturity and discretion is essential.
  • A proactive, adaptable approach with a willingness to support the wider team.
  • High level of attention to detail and pride in work delivered.
  • A collaborative mindset with a strong team ethic.
  • Ability to manage a varied workload, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in task completion.
  • Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role (circa 2 years preferred).
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with proven presentation experience in PowerPoint beneficial.
  • Experience operating in a professional services environment is beneficial.

To apply for the Business Support Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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