Business Support Assistant

Business Support Assistant

Location: Derby (DE21)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Fully on-site

4-Day Week: Work just four days a week while earning a full-time salary.

We're looking for a Business Support Assistant to join our friendly and growing professional services company in Derby.

You'll be the welcoming face of our business, playing a key role in creating an outstanding experience for our clients while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office. This is a varied role with plenty of responsibility and variety.

This opportunity has become available due to an internal promotion, which reflects our commitment to creating genuine opportunities for career progression. If you're looking for more than "just a job" and want to build a long-term career within a growing professional services business, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

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• Welcoming clients and visitors with a professional, friendly approach.
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• Answering incoming telephone calls and emails, directing enquiries to the appropriate team members.
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• Providing administrative support, including document preparation, data entry and report formatting.
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• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
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• Coordinating meeting room bookings and ensuring meeting spaces are presented to a high standard.
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• Handling incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and couriers.
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• Ordering office supplies and helping maintain a tidy, professional workplace.
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• Assisting with office events, projects and day-to-day operational activities.
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• Identifying opportunities to improve office processes and efficiency.
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About You:

We're looking for someone who is organised, approachable and enjoys helping both clients and colleagues.

You'll ideally have:

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• Previous experience in a receptionist, administrative or office support role.
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• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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• Great attention to detail and pride in producing accurate work.
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• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
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• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be beneficial, although full training can be provided.
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Why Join Us?

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• A genuine 4-day working week on full-time pay.
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• Real opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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• A varied role where you'll make a real impact every day.
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• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team.
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• Ongoing training and development to help you build your career.
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If you feel like you could be the person we’re looking for, apply today – we’d love to hear from you!