We are a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Eastbourne, providing a full range of accountancy and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
We are looking for an organised and reliable Secretary to join our administrative team, working primarily alongside one of our Senior Partners to support the management of their client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while being part of a friendly and supportive team of five administrative staff.
This is a part-time, 6m fixed-term position to cover a long-term staff absence, working approximately 20–25 hours per week. Our normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a 45-minute lunch break. Working hours can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting letters and other correspondence from dictation.
- Assisting with company secretarial matters using specialist software (full training will be provided).
- Filing and maintaining physical client records and documentation.
- Preparing client bills using practice software (full training will be provided).
- Corresponding professionally with clients and third parties.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
- Have excellent keyboarding and word processing skills.
- Be well organised, with strong attention to detail.
- Communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues, clients and third parties.
- Be able to work independently and manage their workload effectively.
- Have previous experience in an office-based administrative role.
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time hours.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Full training in our specialist software and ongoing development.
- The opportunity to take ownership of an important administrative role.
- A varied and interesting client base.
- Regular team socials throughout the year.
- 20 days' annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, with additional annual leave awarded for long service.
If you are an experienced administrative professional looking for a flexible role within a well-established local accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit a full CV, clearly stating your academic qualifications, together with a covering letter.
Interviews to be held from Tuesday 1st September.
Pay: £13.00-£16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
