JOB TITLE: Business Services Assistant
LOCATION: Wallingford/Summertown/Chipping Norton
SALARY: £35,000
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours a week (Monday to Friday)
ACCOUNTABILITY: Head of Finance and Operations
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent contract
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The primary role is to provide assistant support to the Head of Finance and Operations in a proactive, effective and efficient manner, in accordance with the company values and objectives.
ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS
● Excellent IT skills and innovation mindset
● Positive, optimistic and hardworking
● Problem-solver with can-do attitude
● Attention to detail and pride in presentation
● Great team working and keenness to help colleagues
● Excellent organisational and time management skills
● Confident to communicate with internal and external contacts
● Able to handle confidential and sensitive issues in an appropriate manner
● High level of integrity and confidentiality
● Numeracy and accuracy
KEY TASKS
1. Assisting the Head of Finance and Operations with any aspects of the role where assistance and support is required
2. Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence
3. Assist with operational tasks, such as software management, report generation, and process improvement.
4. Undertake any operational tasks given by Head of Finance and Operations
5. Support the senior management team in the implementation of systems, providing training to team members as needed.
6. Providing management information as and when requested to the Head of Finance and Operations and the team leaders in relation to their team members and billing.
7. Assisting with preparing presentations
8. Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients as and when required
9. Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflows and communication.
10. Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
11. Assist with special projects as needed.
12. To undertake any other duties, as may be required to enable the Head of Finance and Operations to perform their role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, sex (gender), marital status, religion or belief, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Hedges Law is a trading name of Hedges Law Limited.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/07/2025