Administration Assistant

Reed Business Support are working with a highly respected Edinburgh city centre-based client of ours that are looking to recruit a strong Administrative Assistant to join their business on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your administrative skills gained to date in a varied and exciting role.   Role- Administrative Assistant Salary- up to £28,000 Location- Edinburgh Hours- 37.5 (office based)   On a day to day basis you will be involved in the below-   Assisting with marketing activities, including supporting the creation of materials, updating the company and other project-specific websites, updating social media platforms and responding to engagement. Using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher) to prepare and produce papers, reports, agendas, spreadsheets, and presentations, including the creation of charts, graphics and other visual aids. Assisting with coordinating MS Outlook calendars for the team. Organising meetings, arranging venues, refreshments and any audiovisual equipment/technology required. Coordinating and organise travel and accommodation bookings.   Preparing expense forms, mileage claims and reconcile credit card statements. Updating contact lists. Attending, minuting, typing up and circulate meeting minutes. Deal with telephone enquiries Liaising with a range of internal stakeholders Supporting Office Manager with health and safety requirements   We are looking for someone that is outgoing, engaging with a keen eye for detail. Sound like the role for you? Apply online today!

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