Overview
Our clients are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and organised Administrative Assistant to join their growing accountancy team at their site in Southampton. This is a permanent part-time role, offering you the opportunity to support various administrative functions within a dynamic and professional environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the office. Your key responsibilities will include general administrative tasks, payroll support, postal duties, reception assistance, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general administrative tasks such as typing and distributing letters, answering calls, photocopying, and scanning documents.
- Assist the Reception and Admin Supervisor as needed, including welcoming visitors to the office.
- Complete and maintain accurate timesheets daily.
- Handle postal duties, including scanning, booking, and opening mail.
- Support payroll processes by conducting payroll checks and filing relevant documents using Iris software.
- Maintain an archive database and manage archiving of documents.
- Process in-house forms and assist with other ad-hoc administrative tasks.
- Provide banking assistance as required.
Experience Required:
- GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 5/C or above.
- Previous experience in a similar administrative role is advantageous but not required.
- Proficiency in MS Office/365 applications, especially Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, can-do attitude with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Friendly and approachable personality with a professional demeanour.
- A valid driving license is essential for this role.
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme.
- Discounted or free food.
- Free on-site parking.
- A chance to join a fast-growing company with exciting future growth plans.
- Opportunities for skill development and exposure to various areas of the business.
- A varied role in a supportive and experienced team environment.
- Centrally located office with easy access to local shops, supermarkets, main roads, and train stations.
- Regular staff events, including a Christmas Party and company-wide summer party.
- Additional benefits include:
- 20 days statutory holiday, plus bank holidays and 3 extra days at Christmas. Bonus days after 3 years of service.
- Employee Health Benefit Scheme (claim back money for dentist appointments, prescriptions, etc.).
- People’s Pension Scheme.
- Early finishes at 4pm on Fridays.
- Free lunch on the last working day of each month.
Schedule:
- Days: Monday to Friday.
- Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30am-5:15pm, Friday 8:30am-4pm.
Job Title: Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Location: Southampton Area (Eastleigh/Andover/Basingstoke Office)
Salary: £24,000 Full-Time Equivalent
Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30am-5:15pm, Friday: 8:30am-4pm)
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications, we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
Refer a Friend
If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Job Type
Business Support - Administration