Business Support Specialist - Leeds, United Kingdom - Grant Thornton UK LLP

Grant Thornton UK LLP

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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More than you expected

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries.

We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

To provide an efficient administrative support within the Business Support team- Office contact for local office as and when required- Dealing with all office-based as and when required

Undertaking Business Support tasks, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner within the SLAs
Named contact for specific Partners / Directors who require reactive support

We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a Business Support Specialist within the Business Support Team, you will:
Provide efficient and reliable administration support to the firm, the role will include:

Arranging internal and external meetings
Booking travel
Responsible for sending and retrieving files from Archive.
Creating, amending, and formatting Word and PowerPoint documents and ensuring they are brand compliant.
Processing DocuSign requests
Raising client invoices
Adheres to Firm's risk management policies and maintains the strictest adherence to client and employee confidentiality.
Acts with integrity and in line with our organisational values

As a Business Support Specialist, you will support the Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of our offices by:

Providing office cover, as and when required
Dealing with incoming / outgoing post and arranging couriers
Ordering stationary
Ensuring printers and kitchens are replenished.
Raising and escalating any Facilities issues

Knowing you're right for us

Joining us as a Business Support Specialist the minimum criteria you'll need is IT Literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.

- Can do attitude- Some previous office experience- Good knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel- Embraces and understands the need for change- Strives to understand the bigger picture and the changing needs of the business- Has the ability to anticipate needs, think critically and offer solutions to problems- Strong interpersonal skills, able to adapt communication style as required

Knowing we're right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.

Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.

The things that set you apart, we value them.

That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work.

The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job.

From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society.

It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations.

People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.

It's how it should be.