Business Support Assistant

Full training will be provided, including Sage 200. An understanding of finance and accounts administration, and/or a background within a scientific, engineering or other STEM-related environment, would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide business and administrative support to Directors and senior management
• Support service administration, including scheduling engineers, processing service orders and maintaining records
• Assist with purchase invoices, sales invoices, expenses, purchase orders and general financial administration
• Provide holiday and absence cover across service administration, finance and stores
• Produce reports, presentations and business documentation
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements and diary management
• Deliver first-line support for basic Microsoft 365 and IT queries
• Support stock control, goods receiving and dispatch activities when required
• Assist with simple laboratory support tasks following training
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous business improvement projects
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure the smooth running of business operations

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Professional, reliable and adaptable with a positive, hands-on approach
• Comfortable working within a scientific, engineering or technical environment (highly desirable)
• Experience of Sage 200 would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided
• A STEM-related background would be beneficial but is not essential for candidates with strong transferable experience

Desirable:

• Previous experience within business support, administration or office management
• An understanding of accounts or financial administration, including invoice processing and record keeping

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £25,000-£35,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus of up to 15%
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Private health insurance, with optional family cover
• Death-in-service and long-term sickness insurance
• Five weeks' annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Comprehensive training, including Sage 200 and internal systems
• Excellent opportunities to develop across operations, finance, customer service, IT and business support
• Varied role with genuine long-term career progression

If you're an organised, proactive and adaptable administrator who enjoys variety and wants to build a career within an innovative scientific business, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive company where you'll play a key role across multiple areas of the business while continuing to develop your skills and experience.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Business Support Administrator, Office Administrator, Operations Administrator, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, Service Administrator, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Business Administrator, Commercial Administrator, STEM Administrator, Scientific Administrator, Engineering Administrator, Technical Administrator, Office Manager, Customer Service Administrator, Operations Support Assistant.