Administrative Assistant - Accountancy Practice

Location: Cambridgeshire

Administrative Assistant
- Accountancy Practice Part-Time 6 hours per day Monday
- Friday St Ives (Office Based) £26,500 A well-established and growing chartered accountancy practice in St Ives is seeking an organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Practice Manager and Client Managers. The role will involve a varied mix of practice administration, client support, statutory filings, correspondence and credit control, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to develop their career within a professional accountancy environment.

Role Responsibilities Preparing and submitting statutory filings, particularly Companies House Confirmation Statements. Drafting professional letters, correspondence and accounting-related documentation. Supporting credit control processes, including monitoring outstanding balances and liaising with clients regarding overdue payments. Providing reception and telephone cover during periods of annual leave and absence. Supporting the Practice Manager with general administration and office management. Assisting Client Managers with ad hoc administrative and client-related tasks.

Maintaining and updating client records and internal databases. Managing electronic filing and document management systems. Providing wider administrative support to the practice as required. Personal Requirements Previous experience working within a professional services environment is essential. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Professional and confident written and verbal communication skills.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel. Previous experience with Companies House processes and statutory filings would be advantageous. Experience drafting professional client correspondence and documentation would be beneficial. Previous credit control or client account administration experience would be desirable. A positive, proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Subsidised private healthcare. Regular staff social events and team activities. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Friendly and supportive team environment. Long-term career opportunities within a growing practice. If you are looking for a varied administrative role within a growing accountancy practice, apply today. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.