Business Support Assistant - High Wycombe
Employer Location High Wycombe, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 21 Feb 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Business Support Assistant - High Wycombe
Our High Wycombe office is seeking an ambitious individual to join our Business Support Team to provide a high standard of professional and flexible administrative support to the Office Manager and fee-earners across the business. This is a full-time office-based role with the flexibility to work from home when necessary.
The role
Our Business Support Assistants provide a wide range of administrative support services to the office.
The responsibilities
Reporting to the Office Manager, responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
1. Assisting with the preparation of various types of documents and correspondence.
2. Assisting with new client onboarding including Letters of Engagement, client checks and proactive follow-up with the relevant teams as required.
3. Maintaining our client database.
4. Administration of Bank Letters.
5. Providing support on event organisation both internal and external and related administrative tasks.
6. Providing personal support to partners, including diary management.
7. Supporting other members of the team and providing cover as and when necessary to ensure that work is completed to a high standard and meets required deadlines.
8. Managing meeting room preparation and clearing.
9. Meeting and greeting external visitors.
10. Preparing and submitting expense claim forms for fee-earners, if requested.
11. Copying, printing and scanning
12. Dealing with both incoming and outgoing post,, couriers, packages and special post.
13. Ad hoc administrative tasks as and when required.
You
We are looking for someone who has a positive outlook, shows initiative and is self-motivated with the following skills, knowledge and experience:
14. The ability to organise and manage their own workload within a busy, fast paced environment.
15. A flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively.
16. A natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and an excellent eye for detail.
17. Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills.
18. Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
19. Attention to detail: proof-reading all work and checking formatting, spelling and grammar.
20. Effective user of Microsoft software and takes responsibility for undertaking any training required to improve relevant skills to meet the needs of the business.
21. IT competent and comfortable learning new software packages.
22. Proactive approach and enthusiasm to work independently and as part of a team.
23. Should be flexible in approach to working additional hours when required.
24. Good English language and grammar skills.
25. Good level of numeracy.
26. An established administrator that has the potential and drive to progress to a PA role in the medium term, as the office grows.
Company
Who we are
Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we’ve built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.
We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers.
When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.
Want to know more?
Company info Website Telephone 03300944149 Location 71 Queen Victoria Street
London
London
UK
EC4V 4BE
GB
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