Job Description

Join our Business Support Team!

We're looking for an

Administration Assistant

to join our friendly

Business Support Team

on a

1-year fixed-term maternity cover

.

If you enjoy keeping things organised, supporting others, and knowing your work makes a real difference, this role could be a great fit for you. You'll play an important part in supporting day-to-day business activities helping teams stay on track, keeping systems up to date and making sure requests are handled accurately and on time.

This role supports multiple business divisions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, working from our

South Woodham Ferrers office

. Its ideal for someone who likes structure, enjoys working with processes and systems and feels comfortable in a busy office environment.

While this is a fixed-term role, it offers a fantastic opportunity to

develop your skills, grow your confidence and gain valuable experience

within a supportive and collaborative team. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things well, enjoys learning, and likes being part of a team that helps each other succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

What will I do?

In this role, you will (duties may include, but are not limited to):

Processing day-to-day workloads for multiple business departments, with limited to no double checks Creating and maintaining contracts within the

SAP HANA

system Reviewing and following up on trading and expense documentation in line with regulatory requirements Creating requests for accurate financial postings into customer accounting books Producing expense reports for business users via

Concur

Maintaining, creating, and updating customer, vendor, and service provider details across internal systems Supporting business departments with routine process-related queries and basic troubleshooting Maintaining and updating business guides for supported departments, with guidance from senior colleagues

What We're Looking For?

We're seeking someone who's not only skilled but also brings a positive and proactive approach to their work. Here's what makes you a great fit:

GCSE Maths and English (pass or higher) Confident user of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Punctuality and effective time management Clear verbal and written communication skills Previous experience working in a professional office environment (essential). A proactive and collaborative mindset, you enjoy helping others succeed.

Benefits

Holidays minimum of 30 days per annum (including bank holidays) Life Assurance - 4 times annual salary Free car parking within the town centre Pre-agreed 12 hours of flexible working per annum available Hybrid working - 3 days in the office (subject to successfully passing probation period) Company sponsored study towards qualifications Employee Assistance Programme Casual dress code Free refreshments (Tea, coffee, soft drinks)

What else should I know?

Full Time - 1 year Fixed Term position Applicants

must be able to commute

to our South Woodham Ferrers office.
The location is commutable from

Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford

, and surrounding areas

by car, bus, or train

.

What are my hours of work?

Non-peak Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm Peak (last working day and first 4 working days of the month) Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

What Happens Next?

Please note,

if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline.

Our recruitment team will

review all applications within the next two weeks

.
If you're shortlisted, you'll receive an

email invitation to interview,

so please keep an eye on your inbox (and your junk folder, just in case!).

As we're a

small team

, we're unfortunately

unable to provide individual feedback

at the initial application stage. If you're not selected this time,

please don't be discouraged,

we'd love you to

apply again for future opportunities

with LPC.

Good luck ! We can't wait to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Application question(s):

This role is a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover and does not include a guarantee of a permanent position. Are you able and willing to commit to this fixed-term contract? This role requires regular attendance at our South Woodham Ferrers office. Primarily office based and Hybrid working (3 days in the office) after 6 months.
Are you able to attend our South Woodham Ferrers office in line with the role requirements and working hours?

This role involves high-volume, detail-focused administrative work using systems such as SAP, Concur, and Microsoft Excel. Accuracy, organisation, and teamwork are essential.
Please briefly describe your experience in a professional office environment, including any experience with administrative processes and business systems.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chelmsford CM3 5XA

Application deadline: 30/01/2026
Reference ID: BSD -Fixed Term Maternity Cover