Junior Administration Assistant (Modern Apprentice)

Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Department: Private Wealth & Tax
Location: Edinburgh
The team

The successful candidate will provide an effective and efficient secretarial and administrative support service to the PTE division and report to the PA Co-ordinator. The successful candidate will undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration. You will work towards the achievement of a nationally recognised Business Administration Diploma (SCQF 6). You will be supported throughout your apprentice journey by a dedicated Assessor.

The role
  • Copying and scanning of correspondence / documents
  • Collation of documents for fee earners as enclosures for letters
  • Storing deeds and documents in Store
  • Arranging payments on behalf of fee earners, including processing of forms and telephone calls to verify bank account details as well as preparation of file notes
  • Hand deliveries in the local area
  • Assisting with collating information needed for compliance (AML/TRS etc)
  • Assisting with opening files for new clients and matters
  • Distributing mail and signed documents
  • Assisting fee earners and PAs with any other administrative tasks which they delegate
Other information
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential (Word, Excel and Outlook)       
  • Experience in an office environment is desirable                                          
  • The ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
  • A confident self-starter who can work on their own as well as part of a team