Administration Assistant

**More than you expected** Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the worldwe bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Administration Assistant**

**Northampton**

**NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF**

Everyday our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. We are looking to strengthen our existing team by of the addition of an enthusiastic and motivated Business Support Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunityto provide an efficient administrative support within the Specialist Service (SS) team of Grant Thornton, which offers great benefits and career opportunities.
- Office contact for local office, dealing with all office based tasks
- Undertaking specialist services administrative tasks, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner.
- Dedicated training and coaching to support your ongoing development

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

**A** look into the role**

As a Business Support Assistant within our team, you will:

- Provide efficient and reliable administration support, from arranging meetings, travel, report production and raising invoices
- Liaises with facilities team regarding meeting set up and IS requirements
- Oversees stock control and ordering of stationary on site as necessary
- Assists with post room queries and processes incoming postal cheques on a daily basis
- Adheres to Firm's risk management policies and maintains the strictest adherence to client and employee confidentiality
- Acts with integrity and in line with our organisational values

**Knowing you’re right for us**

Joining us as a Business Support Assistant the **minimum criteria **you’ll need is IT Literacy, proficient in Microsoft word, PowerPoint and Excel. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box,we’ll help you develop along the way.
- Can do attitude
- Some previous office experience
- Embraces and understands the need for change
- Strives to understand the bigger picture and the changing needs of the business
- Has the ability to anticipate needs, think critically and offer solutions to problems
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to adapt communication style as required

**Knowing we’re right for you**

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respectour colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursueyour passions inside and outside of work.

**Beyond the job**

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs throughour every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. **It’s how it should be.**

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