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Office Administrator.

Dains have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and innovative office administrator looking for a varied new role and an opportunity to enhance their career.

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Job Type

full-time

Location

Burton on Trent

As Office Administrator, you will be instrumental in the making of a great first impression, whether that’s greeting clients and visitors to our offices or producing accurate, professional work.

This is a permanent, full-time position 09.00 – 17.15 Monday to Friday and based in our Burton office.

If you are looking for a varied role that allows you to manage and deliver quality work and develop your career, this could be your ideal next step.

Why Dains

Dains is ranked 31st in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size and was the fastest-growing firm within the surveyed top 100 accountancy firms in the UK. 

At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From development and training to flexible benefits, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

Our People Are What Make Us Great

  • Our People

    At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We are also an Investor in People Gold Award winner.

  • The Environment

    We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Your Wellbeing

    From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

  • Your Future

    We are heavily investing in learning and development with the intention of being the market leader for growing and nurturing strong Audit professionals.

You Role as Office Administrator

Responsibilities

  • You will be working closely with internal teams to assist with project administration for specific clients

  • You will be efficient and effective in the operation of grant applications and approval processes for a varied client base

  • You will accurately produce client correspondence, meeting notes, reports and any other required documents using appropriate software

  • You will manage the arrangements of internal and external meetings, prepare refreshments for clients, and create welcoming environment

  • Undertaking general office administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning and sorting mail

  • You will be responsible for ensuring that the office always presents a professional image

  • Liaise with external contractors when required to ensure the office functions are smooth running

Skills and Experience

  • You need to be confident in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Good oral and written communication skills with a professional manner

  • Be confident with database administration and accuracy of detail

  • Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment and deliver quality administration

  • You will have a proactive, conscientious, and professional manner and a diligent work ethic

  • Ability to use and learn internal software and systems

  • NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or Equivalent (Not essential)

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Attributes

  • To be professional and approachable with clients and staff

  • Demonstrate a high commitment to excellent client service and takes ownership of role

  • Ability to prioritise own workload and the workload of the team in your office

  • Ability to communicate openly and build excellent relationships with clients

  • Not afraid to take on new challenges

Our Commitment to You

Benefits
25 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus normal statutory bank holidays)
Fully expensed Christmas Party; Firmwide Day Out and Summer Social
Buy and sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Greener car scheme
Group staff pension scheme
Wellbeing refreshments
Discounted shopping platform
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Dains are a Climate Positive Company

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Locations

Burton on Trent

1st Floor, Gibraltar House Crown Square First Avenue Burton on Trent DE14 2WE

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01283 507 960

burton@dains.com

Do you have what it takes?

If you have any problems submitting your application using the form below then please send your application to Nicola Jones (remembering to quote the job and location you are applying for).

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The Application Process

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    1. Applications

    Please complete the application submission form at the end of the job spec or send your full CV to applications@dains.com.

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    2. Assessment

    If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted, and a telephone screening interview will be scheduled.

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    3. Interview

    Following a successful telephone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

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    4. Evaluation

    You will be notified of the outcome of your interview and provided with feedback.