Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Abingdon £28,000 – £30,000 per annum Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm)

Reed Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an excellent client to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join their friendly and professional team in Abingdon.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual looking to build a long-term career within a supportive environment, gaining exposure across both HR and Finance functions.

The Role

As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the management team and ensuring the smooth running of administrative processes across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

Administration & Support

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• Maintaining HR databases and personnel records
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• Assisting with recruitment coordination
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• Organising staff training, liaising with providers, and maintaining records
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• Arranging locum cover with departments and external agencies
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• Coordinating work experience placements
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• Supporting monthly payroll processes
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• Processing and inputting supplier invoices
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Compliance & Quality

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• Assisting with health & safety documentation and compliance tasks
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• Supporting regulatory compliance processes
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• Attending relevant training and conferences where required
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Management Team Support

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• Assisting with onboarding new starters and supporting inductions
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• Supporting policy updates and risk assessments
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• Attending meetings and providing administrative input where needed
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About You

We are looking for someone who is:

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• Experienced in an administrative role, ideally within a professional environment
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• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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• Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders
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• Able to prioritise workload and work independently
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• Trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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• Available to work fully office-based in Abingdon, Monday to Friday
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What’s on Offer

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• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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• Company sick pay scheme
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• Cycle to Work scheme
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• Discounted legal and estate agency services
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• Your birthday off every year
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• BUPA Private Medical Healthcare
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• 5% employer pension contribution
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• A supportive team environment with genuine career development opportunities
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Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle while contributing to meaningful projects that support business efficiency and compliance.