Administrative Assistant

Location:Guildford
Salary:£26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Type:Permanent
Sector:Admin & Office Support

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join their busy team providing essential support to staff. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, data-driven and keen to develop their administrative career within a professional and collaborative environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insight into department processes, work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to the smooth running of a well-regarded team.

As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the team through a variety of administrative and organisational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the billing process, including generating reports, billing guides, and tracking invoices
  • Managing and maintaining file systems, including e-filing and archiving
  • Scanning, photocopying, and handling confidential documentation
  • Assisting with file openings, inputting client and party details, and preparing engagement letters
  • Managing incoming and outgoing post, including the collation of enclosures
  • Booking couriers and handling document distribution
  • Supporting with document storage and archiving
  • Learning and using internal systems and databases efficiently
  • Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the team

About You

Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade A*–C, including Maths and English
  • Previous administrative experience in a professional environment
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written English and grammar skills
  • Ability to learn new systems and processes independently
  • Previous work experience in a law firm is desirable

Personal Attributes:

  • Eager to learn and proactive in taking initiative
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with data, with good numerical and formatting accuracy
  • Confident user of Excel (formulas, formatting, and basic tools)
  • Strong communicator with a positive, team-focused attitude
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and adaptable in a busy office setting

Company Benefits:

  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Permanent health insurance and life assurance
  • Travel allowance or parking reimbursement
  • Interest-free loan for travel season ticket or parking permit
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after qualifying period)
  • Cash back scheme and flexible benefits package

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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