Business Support -Practice & Administrative Associate
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,000.0 to £34,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32,000 - £34,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2la |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4763070_1770655942 |
Summary
Hays are delighted to be supporting a fantastic organisation in the heart of Sheffield who are keen to appoint to a newly created job opening, Business Support - Practice & Administrative Associate.
KEY VACANCY INFORMATION
Permanent job opportunity
Location - Sheffield City Centre
Full time, 35 hours a week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. 3 days in office and 2 days working from home.
Excellent associated benefits
Starting salary £32,000 - £34,000 depending on experience.
Your New CompanyA specialist professional services practice in Sheffield is seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Support Practice & Administrative Associate.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, dynamic company.
Your New Role
As Business Support - Practice & Administrative Associate, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and support a busy Director. The main purpose of the role will be to support business practices and ensure seamless company support, efficient client support and smooth day‑to‑day practice operations.
Ideally the successful candidate will be an experienced Business Support professional who is able to demonstrate upon application that they are able to complete the duties of the position as outlined ;
- Operational business support - supporting customers through key operational setup tasks such as IT systems, business insurance and opening business bank accounts
- Act as the initial point of contact for the client base
- Ensure all internal and external approvals are in place ahead of company formation.
- Assist individuals with Companies House verification (via Credas).
- Coordinate project progress to make sure new companies move efficiently through their launch steps
- Portfolio Helpdesk & Client Administration - act as the main point of contact for clients, support with first line queries relating to XERO bookkeeping and payment workflows.
- Arrange board meetings, travel bookings, room reservations and other administrative tasks.
- Collect information for payroll, grant submissions
- Filing, Data & Compliance - Manage company incorporations, confirmation statements, tax registrations and routine submissions.
- Maintain accurate client records, databases and business admin
- Produce regular progress reports for the Director
- Manage diary coordination and follow‑up communication.
- Oversee purchasing activity for the practice and provide light procurement support to clients.
- Carry out low‑volume bookkeeping and liaise with external payroll advisors.
- Track deadlines and ensure all statutory documentation is completed on time
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Strong administrative or business support background, ideally within accounting, finance, or professional services.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Confident communication skills, able to liaise professionally with all levels of stakeholders
- Knowledge of Xero
- Able to manage multiple workflows and projects at any given time
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary of £32,000-£34,000 (DOE)
- Hybrid working model in a central Sheffield location (We ask that successful applicants are local to the South Yorkshire area)
- Location - Sheffield City Centre
- Full time, 35 hours a week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
- Excellent associated benefits
What you need to do now
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