Administration Assistant (Tax) in Borehamwood

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About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner‑managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then, we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people – with endless opportunities and an open‑mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Administration Assistant to join our Borehamwood office. The role will involve supporting the department with general administration duties, which will include answering and directing phone calls, organising and scheduling appointments, assisting with incoming and outgoing post, as well as general administration duties such as scanning, photocopying paperwork and updating databases.

Responsibilities

• Organising and scheduling appointments (internal and external) and training using Outlook Calendar
• Processing incoming post, distributing emails, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Photocopying, scanning and printing duties
• Chasing information requests via email and/or telephone calls
• Ensuring queries are answered in a timely and professional manner
• Filing/clearing and sorting files
• Maintaining contact lists / client lists
• Liaising with Executive and Senior Administrative Assistants to handle requests and queries from the team
• Corresponding with HMRC on a regular basis
• Putting together tax packs
• Preparing mail merges to facilitate sending information to multiple addresses
• Assisting with the administrative procedure for setting up new clients
• Preparing and issuing engagement letters
• Providing administration assistance to other business support teams in the office as and when required
• Maintaining accurate records within CCH and Virtual Cabinet
• Ad‑hoc duties as and when requested by Manager

About You

• Previous experience as an Administrative Assistant, Virtual Assistant or Office Administrative Assistant (desirable)
• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers, scanners and fax machines (desirable)
• Professional services experience (desirable)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills including attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent computer operational skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi‑task

In addition to the above successful candidate will be organised and commercially minded, displaying level of flexibility, professionalism, confidence and ability to build successful relationships through credibility, trust and mutual respect.

In Return

We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable, warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family‑based firm can offer. Sopher + Co strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourages internal progression.

Equal Opportunity

Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy. We recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.