Office Assistant

Job description

Full-time – Fully office-based, Waterloo, London

About usWe are a dynamic and growing accountancy practice based in Waterloo, London, with a passion for supporting business owners with their accounting and payroll needs as well as offering business structuring, tax and research & development advice. We are looking for a driven and ambitious graduate to join our close‐knit team as an Office Assistant – an entry‐level role into our accounting practice with future potential to move into bookkeeping and accounting.

The roleAs an Office Assistant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of our office, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a fully office-based role and is an ideal first step into a professional accountancy environment. You will be the key point of contact for colleagues, clients and visitors, and will play a central part in maintaining a professional, welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities

Providing comprehensive administrative support across the team, ensuring the business runs efficiently on a day‐to‐day basis.

Serving as the first point of contact for clients and visitors – answering calls, greeting guests professionally, maintaining the meeting rooms and providing refreshments.

Managing all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including opening, sorting, scanning and distributing to the relevant team members.

Overseeing office supplies and stock levels including stationery and refreshments, and managing orders and deliveries where required.

Maintaining a professional, clean and welcoming environment, including communal areas and the kitchen, and liaising with tradespeople and facilities contacts.

Key skills

A recent graduate in Accounting and Finance, Business, or a related subject.

Highly organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage workload and deadlines.

Good IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Be confident in communicating with clients and colleagues in a professional and personable manner.

Self‐motivated and punctual with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.

What we offer

A supportive, collaborative team environment.

Salary starting at £30,000, plus profit share based on business performance.

30 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.

Employment pension scheme.

Future support with further studying in AAT / ACCA / CIMA etc.

Working hoursMonday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30 – 1 hour lunch.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English