Assistant Business Manager

A qualified and ambitious Assistant Business Manager is needed to join the team at this leading entrepreneurial risk consultancy based in London on a full-time basis. 

They are an entrepreneurial risk consultancy and FINTECH company working on highly topical regulatory, risk and financial modelling topics. Their clients include major public and private sector financial institutions and public authorities worldwide.   

They will consider applications either from candidates with relevant experience in business administration or from graduates with a keen interest in business and ambition to work in a dynamic small company environment.  

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a well-established company!

About the Role

They seek a full-time Business Manager to run the office, maintain company records and assist in a wide range of tasks including monitoring and reconciling payments, maintaining company and financial records, planning and arranging travel and website management. 

The candidate should be energetic, positive and self-starting and should have a genuine interest in the challenges of running a business within a small team.  

Depending on the capabilities of the recruited individual, the role could expand to include activities such as seeking new clients, delivering proposals and assisting client projects. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Streamlining daily business operations, ensuring that all administrative tasks are  executed efficiently 
• Helping establish and maintain office procedures 
• Handling, organising and storing business documentation, maintaining high levels of  accuracy and confidentiality 
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations 
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts, VAT returns, and R&D claims 
• Maintaining accurate financial records and databases 
• Creating invoices and monitoring payments 
• Calculating wages, processing payroll and maintaining payroll records 
• Maintaining and managing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems  
• Updating the company website 
• Proofing proposals and reports 
• Supporting senior management with projects when needed

Required Skills:

• Good academic qualifications, including a degree 
• Enthusiastic and energetic 
• Keen to solve problems and contribute ideas 
• Proficient in using financial software and systems such as Xero 
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling and record-keeping
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively 
• Able to work collaboratively within a team 
• Excellent written and spoken English and comfortable drafting emails and letters 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV including a cover letter for immediate consideration.

Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Deputy Business Manager, Business Assistant Manager, Associate Business Director, Junior Business Manager, Business Management Associate, Business Development Assistant Manager, Executive Assistant to Business Manager, and Business Administration Assistant Manager may also be considered for this role.

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