Secretary Administrator
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7AY |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AB300420261204_1777547252 |
Summary
Job Title: Secretary Administrator
Location: Eastbourne
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30 (1-hour lunch break, flexible)
Salary: £30,000 per annum + benefits
We are currently recruiting for a highly organised and reliable Administrative Assistant to join our Eastbourne office. This is a varied and fast-paced role, supporting both clients and the internal professional team.
The ideal candidate will be methodical, detail-oriented, and able to remain calm under pressure, with strong communication and IT skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing general administrative and secretarial support, including typing and preparing correspondence
- Uploading client documents and correspondence to internal systems (e.g. Openspace)
- Handling incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately
- Chasing clients for information and arranging appointments
- Liaising with external bodies including HMRC
- Supporting new client onboarding processes, including:
- Client ID verification
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance
- Preparing Letters of Engagement
- Maintaining the client database
- Managing disengagement procedures when required
- Maintaining spreadsheets and updating the IRIS database
- Assisting with billing processes and credit control
- Supporting internal compliance and administrative processes
What We're Looking For:
- Numerate (minimum GCSE Maths or equivalent)
- Previous relevant administrative experience required
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work methodically and maintain concentration
- Calm and professional approach under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Reliable and proactive team player
Working Pattern:
- Full-time, office-based role in Eastbourne
- Standard hours: 09:00-17:30 with 1-hour lunch
- Flexibility in start/finish times may be available after successful completion of the 6-month probation period (subject to business needs)
Benefits:
- Discretionary performance-related bonus
- Optional private medical insurance (post-probation)
- Optional NEST pension scheme
- £750 referral bonus for introducing new team members
- Commission opportunity: 10% of first year's fees for personally introduced clients (subject to terms)
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays (increasing to 33 days with service)
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year (holiday allowance to be used)
- Company social events across offices
Training & Development:
- Full onboarding and support provided
- Ongoing development opportunities within the business
Additional Information:
This is a varied and hands-on role requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both client-facing activities and internal administrative processes.