Administration Jobs in Essex

Finance & Administration Assistant - Hybrid 30,000 - 35,000 per annum Braintree, Essex Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours This is a varied role combining general administration and finance support. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office, providing support to colleagues and customers, while also assisting with bookkeeping and finance tasks. Working closely with the Management Accountant, there will be opportunities to develop finance skills and take on greater responsibility over time, with the potential to play a key role in the finance function in the future. Based in Braintree, this hybrid role offers a mix of office and home working following training and induction. Reporting to the Office Manager, it is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a varied position within a successful international business. Duties: - Processing purchase and sales invoices. - Supporting credit control and customer payments. - Assisting with bank, supplier, stock, and balance sheet reconciliations. - Supporting monthly management accounts and financial reporting. - Assisting with VAT returns, audits, and maintaining accurate financial records. - Liaising with the Group Finance Team overseas and external finance partners. - Managing incoming post, emails, and telephone enquiries. - Maintaining and updating company databases and records using Sage 200 and the internal CRM. - Processing customer and supplier orders, invoices, payments, and related documentation. - Coordinating courier bookings and shipment preparation. - Maintaining administrative logs, stock records, and office supplies. - Assisting with stock control activities, including annual stock takes. - Providing general administrative support across the business. The ideal candidate: - Previous experience in a finance assistant, accounts assistant, or bookkeeping role. - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence handling financial data. - Experience using SAGE 200 would be highly advantageous. - Knowledge of Salesforce or a CRM system would be beneficial. - Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. - Excellent organisational and communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently. - Willingness to develop finance knowledge and take on increased responsibility over time. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Our client, a well established family run business based in Basildon, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Administrator to support the day-to-day running of their busy Operations Department. This is a fast-paced role requiring a candidate who can think quickly, manage multiple priorities, and adopt a solution-focused approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within an operations, transport planning, logistics, or supply chain environment and will be confident liaising with suppliers and customers, and ensuring operational processes run smoothly and efficiently. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Key Responsibilities - Manage supplier purchase orders and delivery dates within Pipedrive, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date - Maintain and update delivery schedules and order information on Google Sheets - Act as the main point of contact for direct supplier deliveries, resolving issues as needed - Record and track action points from weekly Operations Meeting - Issue end-of-day invoicing to Accounts by required cut-off times - Book in standard deliveries and installation appointments with clients - Handle general administrative customer enquiries related to orders, deliveries, and installations - Follow up on completed deliveries and installations to gather customer feedback and log outcomes for ISO compliance - Match delivery notes to corresponding orders for master filing and record-keeping, Including Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation for completed deliveries - Provide Sales Team with regular updates regarding supplier lead times Requirements - Previous experience in an Operations Administration, Logistics, Transport Planning, Supply Chain, or similar role. - Experience working within a fast-paced operations environment where priorities can change quickly. - Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - High attention to detail and accuracy, showing strong problem-solving abilities and a solution-oriented mindset. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace (Excel, Word, Docs, Sheets) - Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment - Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach - Ability to work independently and collaboratively Benefits - Salary 28,000 - 32,000 depending on experience - Profit related bonus scheme - 7.30am - 4.30am Monday- Friday with 1 hour for lunch - 20 days holiday + bank holidays Please note- due to the nature of this role, it is office based amongst the team

My client, a leading pension consultancy, currently seek an experienced Pensions Administration Manager to head up administration for a for their growing Essex based team.The role is varied and duties will include: - Leading the administration service for a large blue chip scheme - Overseeing the daily management of the client relationship from an administrative perspective and participating in client / trustee meetings - Being a focal point for team technical issues - Ensuring that SLA's are met and that a consistently high service is provided - Identifying areas for improvement regarding processes and procedures as well as training needs. - Assisting less experienced colleagues and ensuring that their work is scrutinised. - Responsible for implementing training, coaching, appraisals and setting individual and team goals. Applicants must possess a proven background in Pensions administration, especially Defined Benefit and associated calculations. You will be an inspirational manager able to lead by example and help bring less experienced colleagues through the ranks. You will possess a positive approach with the ability to mentor, influence and manage relationships at all levels. This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded company in an influential position offering a generous remuneration package and outstanding prospects for development along with flexible working.