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Our Client a very successfully and expanding accountancy practice with several offices throughout the region are currently on the lookout for a Administrative Assistant to join their team in Durham The Role Answer incoming calls, directing the calls as appropriate and taking and passing on messages to the relevant person if the call cannot be answered. Meet and greet clients on arrival. Make refreshments for visitors, order lunches etc. Scan incoming and outgoing post, filing and distribute incoming post to the relevant department. Prepare and frank outgoing post. Accept deliveries, put stock away, and liaise with the relevant department as required. Undertake administration tasks including producing letters, arranging meetings, booking meeting rooms, scanning correspondence including books and records, and binding documents. Undertake specific accounts and tax administration including portal publishing, bank letters, checking verified transactions, confirmation statement cover letters, producing engagement letters and submitting accounts to Companies House, processing of signed accounts and uploading documents into an accounts system. Complete large mail merges as required. Assist with ordering stationery and office supplies as and when required and keeping the Finance department aware of costs. The Person Proven administration experience. Exceptional organisational skills. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident speaking to clients and colleagues face to face, over the telephone, and by email. The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail. Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems. Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities. Excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel. It would be desirable if you have Business Administration NVQ L3 or have undertaken a business administration apprenticeship or the equivalent. It would be also beneficial if you had experience working in an accountancy practice in an administrative role. The Package Competitive Salary A Work Life Balance focused employer with flexible working including hybrid working and other flexible options 22 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 day for your birthday Social events Opportunities for learning and development and fully paid qualifications Volunteering day and organised charitable events
Eventus Legal are recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join a law firm in their Bishop Auckland, County Durham office. This is a permanent job, offered on a full-time basis. The firm offers a generous salary (depending on experience), along with a holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays. Role responsibilities The incoming Legal Secretary will be working for an established Partner who specialises in residential conveyancing and criminal matters. You will be providing secretarial and administrative duties encompassing such duties as: Opening files on practice management system (Leap) Obtaining ID, conducting AML searches and media checks etc. Preparing forms Preparing documentation relevant to client matters Greeting visitors to the office Corresponding with clients and/or other law firms by e-mail, letter, or telephone Photocopying Preparing invoices Closing files on practice management system Person specification Applications are sought from experienced Legal Secretaries, ideally those with experience in either conveyancing and/or criminal matters. You will also have good typing and IT skills, including previous use of a case-management system (Leap would be advantageous). You will also have excellent customer service skills and a strong desire to offer outstanding service, with the ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the friendly working atmosphere. Benefits and Rewards This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join the Bishop Auckland, County Durham office of a supportive and committed team who actively encourage one another. They have generous benefits including: A competitive salary depending on experience Flexibility over hours worked 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) About the Company This is a chance to join a highly successful law firm established over 40 years ago with several offices throughout County Durham. They have a small team, but with a very low staff turnover. Next Steps Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Legal Secretary job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at or phone for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years' experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.