Business Support Assistant

MRJ Associates are working on behalf of our client Tower Hamlet Council who are recruiting for Business Support Assistant within the Local Authority paying up to £22.06ph. YOUR NEW CONTRACT * Minimum 3 Months contract – Starting ASAP * 35 hours per week across a 5-day rota. * Payrate up to £22.06 per hour (Umbrella) PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION To provide responsive, professional and timely administrative support to services as directed, facilitating the effective conduct of the Council\’s core business. To work collaboratively and flexibly to ensure efficient operation of the team, adhering to the council’s customer service performance standards and meeting the requirements of service level agreements in all areas of the postholder’s responsibility. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Undertake day to day administrative tasks including filing, word-processing, data entry and other general administrative duties * Deal with routine correspondence and telephone contact, dealing with clients in a professional m Operate available IT systems and make use of existing technology to its full potential to facilitate the effective execution of duties. * Maintain and update databases and relevant IT systems, inputting data, extracting information and producing reports on a regular or ad hoc basis. * Promptly record, distribute and/or scan inward correspondence; promptly despatch and record outward correspondence. * Assist with the processing of financial orders as required, including setting up orders, processing payments and dealing with payment enquiries. * Ensure full compliance with GDPR policy and process following procedures for the correct recording, updating, reviewing and deleting of personal data in all data processing undertaken by the role-holder * Cover as required at receptions and helpdesks, working as a team to ensure cover throughout business hours, providing a welcoming environment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY * Knowledge of financial processes including handling of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and receivable, procurement systems and procedures. * Good working knowledge and understanding of services provided with Health, Adults & Community Services and associated legislation * Knowledge of office procedures and administrative system * An understanding of Local Authorities responsibilities in relation to the security and confidentiality of sensitive information * Experience of operating office and information systems * Demonstratable experience of inputting, retrieving, archiving data/information * Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadline whilst working in a continuously changing environment WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW If you are interested in this role, click \’apply now\’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now