Business Support Assistant in Slough

You’re the one who notices what needs doing… and does it! You thrive when you’re busy, juggling priorities, supporting people, and making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes.

You’ll be joining a brilliant Business Support Team that sits right at the centre of the firm, supporting colleagues across the business and helping keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. This is a fully office-based role (five days a week), ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy, collaborative firm.

Working as part of a pooled Business Support function, no two days are quite the same. Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing shared inboxes and workflow requests, prioritising queries, escalating issues where appropriate and helping coordinate work across the firm.
• Producing and formatting client documentation, engagement letters, correspondence and reports using Microsoft Word.
• Coordinating diaries, meetings and boardroom logistics, including refreshments, meeting set-up and visitor coordination.
• Supporting KYC, AML and client onboarding administration through systems including First AML, while maintaining accurate records across Dynamics, APS, iManage and DocuSign.
• Assisting with billing administration and practice support processes, ensuring information is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Maintaining spreadsheets, trackers and operational records using Excel and other firm systems.
• Liaising professionally with suppliers, contractors, banks and external service providers.
• Supporting internal and external events, training sessions and social activities.
• Supporting administrative workflows across multiple digital systems and working with evolving technology, automation and AI-enabled tools including Microsoft Copilot.

Salary: £35-36,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Fitzrovia/West End, London – office based, 5 days per week
Benefits: 33 days’ annual leave, flexible bank holiday offering, above-average pension contribution, and much more.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a business support, operational administration, team support or professional services support role.
• Is comfortable managing multiple priorities, balancing reactive requests alongside planned work and maintaining organisation during busy periods.
• Produces accurate, professional and well-presented work, with strong attention to detail across documents, systems and administrative processes.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with colleagues, clients, suppliers and external contacts.
• Has strong organisational skills and uses initiative confidently to manage workload, solve problems and follow tasks through to completion.
• Is comfortable working across multiple digital systems, workflows and administrative platforms.
• Has good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, including document formatting, spreadsheets and professional correspondence.
• Is adaptable, proactive and enjoys working within a collaborative team environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Likes staying busy! Sitting idle isn't your style, you're always ready to lend a hand.
• Is flexible and willing to occasionally support client events or operational activities outside of regular working hours.

Desirable:

• Experience working within an accountancy practice or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with KYC, AML or client onboarding administration.
• Experience supporting billing, WIP or finance administration processes.
• Experience using systems such as APS, Dynamics, iManage, DocuSign or First AML.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled workplace tools.

At Goodman Jones LLP, we blend professionalism with a warm, personable approach. Founded in 1934, we’re a top 60 independent accountancy practice with a diverse client base ranging from UK owner-managed businesses to international subsidiaries, charities and start-ups.

We’re committed to our core values: Excellence & Efficiency, Ownership & Responsibility, Personal Development, Teamwork, Good Ethics & Professionalism and Client Focus.

Inclusion and Belonging: At Goodman Jones LLP, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including those from underrepresented groups.