At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our friendly team and develop essential administrative skills in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Boutique insolvency and turnaround specialist based in Newbury town centre.
- Benefits: On-the-job training, potential for apprenticeship support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Small team with a commitment to staff development and a supportive learning culture.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while making a real impact in the professional services sector.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or higher, including Maths and English.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
We are seeking a full time trainee administrator to join our hard working, small and friendly insolvency & turnaround team based in Newbury town centre.
We operate in the professional services sector alongside lawyers and accountants and in this role you will have the opportunity to develop many office-based skills and technical knowledge specific our sector.
This is a varied and interesting administrative role in which the right candidate will develop excellent administrative and technical skills, which will provide a strong foundation upon which to build your future.
We will vest time in your development which will enable you to learn and grow the role.
The limit of your development will be dictated by your commitment and ability.
The initial key tasks in this role will include
- Reception duties, answering the telephone, helping callers and greeting visitors.
- Creating and maintaining client databases.
- All areas of post room duties, including opening and sending post.
- Creating letters and documents using in house standards.
- Administering and updating the firms time and disbursement accounts.
- Client related administrative duties.
- Day to day in house administrative duties.
- Gaining industry technical knowledge used in your day-to-day role.
- Developing role
- Creating original letters and documents.
- Meeting and dealing directly with clients, their staff and our contacts.
- Engaging and instructing solicitors, accountants, surveyors and agents.
- Liaising with key contracts to progress client work.
- Assisting our practice administrator and investigator.
- Dealing with client HR matters.
- Assignment of your own portfolio of clients.
- Future Prospects
Your development will be dictated by your ability and commitment.
We will consider supporting a business administration apprenticeship, if sought.
We would hope that your development will enable you to move on to the greater technical role of a client executive, with a longer-term view to sitting professional insolvency courses and qualifications which will enable you to build a long-term career in the sector.
Employer Description
We are a boutique insolvency and turnaround specialist with a high level of sector expertise who focus primarily on corporate clients and conduct a small amount of bespoke personal insolvency solutions.
Our clients are small to medium sized businesses and individuals with financial difficulties and in need specialist services prescribed by UK insolvency legislation.
Our services are tailored to meet the clients’ requirements.
Dependent upon the demands of our clients, no two consecutive days tend to be the same and this can make for an interesting week in the office.
Our director is a licenced and practicing insolvency practitioner with over 35 years in the industry and is looking to train a new generation in this industry.
We are a small, friendly team of 5-6 staff and are based in Newbury town centre.
Harveys is committed to the success of their staffs in the sector and support our staff development.
Desired Skills
We are looking for someone who
- owants to work in a busy and demanding office and who thrives under pressure.
- oadvantageous to have previous office experience.
- ois able to type accurately.
- ohas an understanding of Word, Excel, Adobe and Microsoft office.
- ohas good numeracy and handwriting.
- ois looking to develop or build on their strong communication skills.
- ounderstands the importance of systems and structure.
Skills Required
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft office.
- Organised with a positive approach.
- Hungry to learn and develop.
- Good command of English (verbal & written) and numeracy.
- Want to work in a ‘professional’ office environment.
Qualifications Required
5 GCSE's (or equivalent) at Grade 5 or higher, to include Maths and English.
Personal Qualities
We are seeking to develop a team player who is keen to learn and grow the role within the team.
Training
Training to be Provided - On-the-job training will be provided to meet the requirements of the technical requirements of the role.
Interview Process
The interview will include a number of short tests to establish your basic skills. These may include:
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Insolvency Trainee (Administrative & Accountancy) in Newbury employer: Harveys Insolvency & Turnaround
Harveys is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in the insolvency sector, offering a supportive and friendly work environment in the heart of Newbury. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will receive on-the-job training and opportunities to progress towards professional qualifications, all while working closely with experienced practitioners in a dynamic team. The varied nature of the role ensures that no two days are the same, making it an exciting place to grow your skills and build a meaningful career.
Contact Details:
Harveys Insolvency & Turnaround Recruitment Team
