Business Support Assistant / Administrator

Business Support Assistant / Administrator

Location: Buckinghamshire (office-based)

We are working with a professional services firm based in Buckinghamshire who are looking to appoint a Business Support Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment and is keen to develop their career within business support.

This is a full-time, office-based role, with some flexibility to work from home on occassion if required.

The Role

The Business Support Assistant will provide a high standard of administrative and operational support to the wider office, including senior stakeholders. The role is varied and will suit someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and confident working across multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting into the Office Manager, responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting with the preparation of documentation and professional correspondence

• Supporting new client onboarding processes, including engagement documentation and relevant checks

• Maintaining and updating internal databases and records

• Administration of banking and compliance-related documentation

• Providing administrative support for internal and external events

• Diary management and personal support for senior stakeholders as required

• Supporting colleagues across the office and providing cover where needed to meet deadlines

• Managing meeting room set-up, preparation and clear-down

• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional and welcoming manner

• Preparing and submitting expense claims when requested

• Copying, printing and scanning documentation

• Managing incoming and outgoing post, couriers and deliveries

• Assisting with ad hoc administrative tasks as required

Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for a motivated and professional individual with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in an administrative or business support role

• The ability to manage their own workload in a busy, fast-paced environment

• A flexible and professional approach with strong communication skills

• A team-oriented mindset with a proactive and enthusiastic attitude

• Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills

• Strong attention to detail, including proof-reading and formatting accuracy

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly

• Strong IT literacy and adaptability

• Good written and spoken English, with a solid level of numeracy

• Flexibility to work additional hours when required

This role would suit an established administrator who is keen to progress into a PA or senior support role as the business continues to grow.