Total 5 Senior Executive level Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Leicester, LE2 3HP

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: 3 High Street, Coalville. LE67 3EA

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Grade 6 ranging from £25,188 to £25,590 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 1st December 2024

Interview Date(s): 6th and 13th December 2024

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Emergency & GDPR Hub in the Business Support Services Team within Adults & Communities as a Senior Administrative Assistant based at 3 High Street, Coalville. To support the Hub Manager in delivering the work of a specialist Hub, providing an efficient, effective, and comprehensive business support service across all of Adults & Communities. Have specialist technical knowledge in the work of the Hub they are assigned to and to hold in-depth knowledge of the work of the department and services that their allocated Hub supports.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Be able to take minutes of meetings, or be willing to undertake training to do so.
• Have knowledge of the importance of information confidentiality (GDPR)
• Understand why accurate information/data capture and management is important. and the consequences of it not being.
• Have excellent Customer Care with the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Actively manage issues to prevent escalation.
• Have a flexible approach and work under pressure against tight timescales and remain calm and focused.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Enter name and job title Kathryn Warnes – Hub Manager

Telephone: 0116 305 1402

Email: kathryn.warnes@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

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Job Title: Personal Assistant / PA
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Location: Stoughton, Leicester LE2
Job Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours) Officed Based

About Our Client:
Our client a well established commercial property agency based in Leicester that is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients, are seeking a proactive and organised Personal Assistant to join their team and support daily operations.

Job Overview:
The Personal Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise CRM software for property management and client interactions.
• Answering Phone: Handle incoming calls professionally and direct them to the appropriate person or department.
• Booking Appointments: Schedule and manage appointments for clients and staff.
• Uploading Details to Internet: Ensure property listings and other relevant information are accurately uploaded and maintained on our website and other platforms.
• All-Round Office Work: Assist with general office duties such as filing, data entry, mail handling, and maintaining office supplies.

What we're looking for in our next hire:

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Office Assistant, or similar role.
• Proficiency in using cloud based software or willingness to learn.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Friendly and professional demeanour.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

On Offer:

• Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.
• Pension
• Holidays: 20 + stat

Executive secretary needed in Leicester £12.92ph ref 361703

Full time hours on a temporary basis.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number

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Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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Your new company
A caring and supportive independent accountancy firm in Leicestershire is seeking to appoint a Personal Tax Senior to manage a varied portfolio of clients.

Your new role
Working with a designated portfolio of clients - mainly wealthy individuals and trusts, you will manage the self-assessment tax returns process from start to finish, liaising regularly with clients, colleagues in the accounts team and HMRC to resolve queries, preparing returns for submission, completing capital gains calculations and reports, trust administration and p11d forms.
Alongside tax compliance elements of the role, you will also have the opportunity to support the Tax Directors with advisory work associated with tax planning for wealthy individuals to ensure their tax affairs are managed effectively.


What you'll need to succeed
You will possess prior experience preparing personal tax returns either as the main focus of your current role or as part of a wider practice position. It would be great if you have completed ATT qualifications (or other accountancy/ tax qualifications), however, prior experience in a tax role will be key. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines and use a range of accounting systems (particularly IRIS).

What you'll get in return
If you are looking to join a firm led by well-regarded Directors who truly care about their staff, this is the ideal role for you. Work-life balance and staff well-being are given high importance within this growing firm. Additionally, you will work with very knowledgeable Tax Directors and will have real ownership over your work.
Hybrid working is in place (2 days WFH after initial probation is completed) and the firm operate flexible start/finish times. Free staff parking is available at the offices and professional development is strongly supported.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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