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Secretary / Administrator

Posted: 17/03/26
Recruiter:Hales Group
Reference:3085906704
Type:Temporary
Salary:£14 Hourly
Location:Suffolk
Description:
Secretary/Administrator Bury St Edmunds
Temporary
Monday - Friday, 08:30-17:00
£14.35 per hour

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a dedicated and highly organised Secretary/Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, ensuring smooth daily operations, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the new client account opening process
  • Support the drafting of client reports and correspondence for valuations, dealing letters, recommendations, and ad hoc requests
  • Complete typing and filing tasks efficiently
  • Present documents professionally for manager review and approval
  • Proofread and check documentation for accuracy
  • Clarify unfamiliar terminology or unclear information promptly
  • Maintain filing systems and update internal CRM records regularly
  • Ensure filing systems are prepared ahead of annual file reviews
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements
  • Complete SharePoint forms for manager approval
  • Prepare payment, receipt, transfer, and other forms for sign-off
  • Assist in resolving administrative queries
  • Answer calls, take messages, and relay information accurately
  • Keep background and suitability reports up to date
  • Provide support during busy periods, sickness, or absence
  • Make low risk CRM payments up to £50k
  • Complete any other general administrative duties as required
  • Respond to client administrative queries, escalating where necessary
  • Build client relationships by arranging and assisting at meetings, including document preparation
  • Check dealing data to ensure accurate reporting processes
  • Prepare transactions within internal systems for manager processing
Requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
  • Confident customer-facing abilities
  • Analytical and numerate
  • Highly organised, able to multi-task and prioritise
  • Strong IT skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • GCSE (or equivalent) English (grade C or above)

If you are interested in this position, please contact Scarlett or Janine on (phone number removed) or apply with a current CV to (url removed).

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