Experienced Pa/administrator

Edwin Thompson are seeking an **experienced PA/Administrator** for a Partner in our Galashiels office.

**The Firm**

Established in 1881, Edwin Thompson are a multi-disciplinary firm of Chartered Surveyors operating across the south of Scotland and north of England. Our Galashiels office, situated in the central Borders, provides a big presence in the area undertaking a considerable amount of rural, residential and commercial agency, management and professional work.

**The Role**

The principal duties of the role will include, but will not be limited to:

- Typing - audio dictation and copy typing.
- Telephone calls - answering and processing telephone calls in a polite and personal manner. Effective and efficient message taking.
- Managing diaries, arranging meetings, making travel arrangements.
- Accounts - Invoicing; management of timesheets and recording expenditure/disbursements.
- Filing, archiving, photocopying and scanning.
- General - ad-hoc duties to help ensure the smooth running of our small but dynamic office.

**The Person**
- Proven experience of working in a PA/Administrator role.
- Excellent communication skills and keen eye for detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to handle a large and varied task load with an ability to prioritise.
- High level of discretion, diplomacy and judgement to handle confidential and sensitive material.

**The Benefits**
- The opportunity to be an integral part of a small, friendly and outgoing team.
- Competitive salary.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Workplace pension.

Andrew Hamilton BSc(Hons) MRICS

Edwin Thompson LLP, 76 Overhaugh Street, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £18,070.92-£25,755.25 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Galashiels: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: O23