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Administration Assistant

Employer
Azets
Location
Aberdeen
Closing date
20 Aug 2022

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Sector
Administration, Secretarial & PA
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you looking to take the next step on your journey? Do you want to be part of an international family whose vision is "To make their services smarter, more effective, and more personal every day"? If yes, then you could be our next investment! At Azets, you're in control of your career and with our support this will make us even stronger, together.

Our motto when it comes to career development is "Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Success".

Azets is an award-winning leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK and the Nordics. We are a family of over 6,500 employees and work across over 80 offices in the UK alone. We have seen dramatic growth in recent years which has made us the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK, and we are over the moon to have been awarded Accountancy Firm of the Year in the FD Excellence Survey 2020. As a result of this growth, we are now looking to invest in our skills set even further!

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you looking to take the next step on your journey? Do you want to be part of an international family whose vision is "To make their services smarter, more effective, and more personal every day"? If yes, then you could be our next investment! At Azets, you're in control of your career and with our support this will make us even stronger, together.

Our motto when it comes to career development is "Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Success".

Azets is an award-winning leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK and the Nordics. We are a family of over 6,500 employees and work across over 80 offices in the UK alone. We have seen dramatic growth in recent years which has made us the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK, and we are over the moon to have been awarded Accountancy Firm of the Year in the FD Excellence Survey 2020. As a result of this growth, we are now looking to invest in our skills set even further!

To get the job that you'll love

For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees is what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can not only collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions. We're looking for someone who wants to join a family of like-minded individuals and be more than just a team member.

As part of your role as Administration Assistant you will be the first point of contact for clients and employees both visiting and calling the office. You will work closely with the wider Admin team to provide effective, confidential and efficient administration support which assists with the smooth running of the office.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Reception duties
  • Preparing and editing letters, reports, and presentations to the required standard
  • General administrative duties including assisting colleagues with photocopying and scanning etc
  • Supporting the efficient administration of the firm by correctly using the software packages provided such as CCH and Salesforce
  • Helping maintain office filing system
  • Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail & couriers, including franking
  • Assisting with client onboarding on Salesforce and drafting Engagement Letters. 
  • Monitoring the shared Admin email inbox and responding to any queries.
  • Processing and banking cheques
  • Managing bookings for the meeting rooms and where appropriate set up rooms.
  • Representing the firm in a professional manner at all times

We know the value of our administration team and as part of this we provide a varied and busy role. No day is ever the same and therefore a self-motivated, flexible individual who can use their initiative would be best suited to this position. In terms of experience, we look for individuals who have worked in a similar role and enjoy working in a diverse position. In addition, Microsoft Office skills are essential. To be successful, you will have administration experience and be looking for an organisation where you can expand on this further as part of a hard-working team. Working in the heart of the office, you will work with colleagues of all levels and be able to build relationships and feel like a key member of our team.

A note from the Hiring Manager

“You will be joining a forward-thinking, progressive office with a supportive and friendly atmosphere. You will be working as part of a close-knit administration team where you will be working on a variety of different tasks. This role would be perfectly suited to someone that is flexible, organised and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.”

What's in it for you?

  • 33 days annual leave (31 for Students with study package and 38 for Partners) inc. bank holidays
  • Birthday Day off
  • Lead Incentive Scheme (applicable to up to and including Associate Director level)
           -We offer generous financial rewards for helping Azets to grow our new client portfolio.
  • Reimbursement of one professional subscription each year
  • Private Medical Cover (applicable to Director/Partner level)
  • Enhanced Parental + Family leave - We want Azets to be a place where you can combine both a career and a family so those going on Maternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 3 months and 50% pay for the next 3 months, those going on Paternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 2 weeks  (both subject to eligibility) and our Adoption Leave policy follows the same arrangements.
  • Flexible Working - Azets understand that as with any family, we all work in different ways and need flexibility within our working day and therefore we operate a flexible working policy.
  • Life Assurance - 4 times salary
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Benefits Portal
  • Access to our YuLife wellbeing app – Includes EAP, 24/7 GP access, retail vouchers and discounts, free digital will writing, discounted gym memberships etc.
  • Pension
  • Paid sick leave
  • Career Coaching
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance program - For you and your family.
  • Dress for your day
  • Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities and Study Support

Our values are our motivation

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who also believe in these drivers as we work together to achieve success for both our colleagues and our clients alike. As a business, we believe we are stronger together. We share knowledge, ask for help and empower each other to achieve more collectively. We are open-minded and value everyone’s contribution, embracing our differences and fostering a culture of trust and inclusion. We look for people who adapt quickly to change, finding smart ways to deliver the best results and remain one step ahead. Does this sound like you?

Why join the Azets family?

The relationship that we have with our colleagues is of the upmost importance to us as a business. Your voice is important to us. Attracting and retaining the right people who will deliver the level of service that our clients expect is key to both our and your success.

We offer training and development opportunities to all employees and nurture talent from all backgrounds. This helps us to grow our own and bring out the very best in people.

Company

Azets UK is the UK’s largest regional accounting firm and specialist business advisor to SMEs. It is part of Azets Group, an SME-focused international accounting, tax, audit, advisory and business services group, with over 7,000 people, including 600 Partners, in the UK and Europe.

 

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