Office assistant

1 month ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

Job Title: Office Assistant
Pay:
Location: Hertford
Employment Type: Full-time Temporary to Permanent

Job Overview:

We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic Office Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy office environment or assisting an office manager. While extensive experience is not required, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to support various office functions are essential. This role offers the opportunity to grow within the company and develop a wide range of skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Answering incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate departments.
  • Handling client inquiries and assisting the sales team with quotations and tender documents.
  • Managing and processing purchase orders in a timely manner.
  • Supporting the credit control process to ensure timely payments.
  • Ensuring all office supplies, such as tea, coffee, and photocopy paper, are stocked and reordered as necessary.
  • Taking minutes during meetings and distributing them as required.
  • Assisting with administrative tasks related to maintaining ISO accreditation.
  • Ordering branded merchandise and uniforms for the installation team.
  • Organising transportation, train tickets, flights, and accommodation for installers and directors.
  • Coordinating permits and site access arrangements.

Key Skills & Attributes:

  • A can-do attitude with the willingness to assist with a variety of tasks.
  • Ability to quickly grasp new tasks and systems.
  • Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A collaborative approach with the ability to work well within a team.
  • meticulous eye for detail to ensure tasks are completed accurately.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in an office environment or as an office assistant is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • A positive and proactive approach to work.

Benefits:

  • Well-being Centres
  • Save as you 'sweat' - subsidised gym memberships.
  • Load your trolley for less - 800 online retail discounts including savings on fashion, electronics, garden, and home goods
  • Cashback for online shopping
  • Instant vouchers
  • Home Utilities discounts - Energy Saving
  • How to Eat Well Guides and Recipes
  • Physical, mental, nutritional, and financial benefits
  • Holiday pay and discounts on holidays both UK and abroad

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.



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