Secretary & Accounts Administrator
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
Circa £28,500 per annum (DOE)
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (fully office based)
A well-established, third-generation family-owned business is seeking a Secretary & Accounts Administrator to join its friendly and experienced head office team in Stourport-on-Severn. Set in a rural, idyllic location, this is a varied, hands-on role offering long-term stability within a supportive working environment.
This position would suit an experienced Secretary, Office Administrator or Accounts Administrator who enjoys variety, responsibility and working as part of a small, close-knit team.
The Role
Working from the Accounts Office, you will provide secretarial support to the Directors while assisting with day-to-day accounts and office administration duties. The role is broad and practical, with involvement across the business.
Responsibilities:
Secretarial & Administration
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Providing secretarial support to Company Directors, including audio typing
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Managing emails, correspondence, letters and documentation
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Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems
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General administration, record keeping and data entry
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Answering and transferring telephone calls, taking messages and handling enquiries
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Liaising with customers and suppliers, resolving queries where appropriate
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Providing cover for colleagues and supporting the wider office team when required
Accounts Support
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Assisting with Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger processing
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Using Sage 50 Accounts to maintain financial records
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Processing employee expenses and petty cash
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Supporting the Accounts team with general bookkeeping tasks
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
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Previous experience in a Secretarial, Office Administration or Accounts Administration role
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Some accounts or bookkeeping experience (preferred)
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Working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts (advantageous but not essential)
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
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A confident, professional telephone manner
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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The ability to work effectively as part of a small team
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Own transport essential due to rural location
