Job Description

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Welcome to Sayer Vincent, experts in auditing and advising charities and social purpose organisations.



We're not your typical audit firm. At Sayer Vincent, we put people at the centre of everything we do, from our dedicated team members to the exceptional organisations we support. Since 1983, we've been committed to strengthening the charity and social purpose sector, offering expert advice and resources to help you achieve a greater social impact.


From health and social care to international aid and the arts, we work with a wide range of organisations united by a shared mission for positive change. Quality, sustainability, and diversity are at the core of our work.


We value what every individual brings to our business, and we believe our people are the most important part of our firm. We provide a supportive culture where everyone can learn, develop and grow whilst understanding how their role contributes to the success of the firm, and the health of the sector.

About the role:

You will be part of a team of co-ordinators providing administrative support to colleagues from all parts of the firm: trainee accountants, professionally qualified auditors, the COO and the firm's partners. The role also supports on projects and initiatives that aim to advance and deliver on the firm's strategic objectives.



Your day-to-day role as a CST co-ordinator is varied- from reviewing audit documents submitted to Companies House to helping the Finance Team project fee incomes as per the audit strategy. We are looking for a proactive person who can anticipate the needs of the auditor and leadership teams they support.


Superb communication and organisational skills are required to effectively carry out this role as you'll primarily assist our audit managers in all stages of the audit process from the tender proposal right through to finalisation.



Although you will be working directly with our specialist team of auditors, audit knowledge is not required for this role as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a proactive professional who takes pride in their work, and who can take ownership of a task. The job involves, but is not limited to:



Generating and proof-reading audit documents in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including bank letters, audit strategies and reports


Raising bills and preparing invoices via the firm's customer relationship management (CRM) database


Taking ownership of maintaining network information and data on the CRM


Managing electronic calendars and booking meetings and travel for audit and advisory work


Answering phones, handling post, and interacting with clients and suppliers


Participating in training new team members, sharing skills and knowledge where and when required


Assisting with the preparation of training materials and presentation documents


Providing administrative support for other teams within the Operations Department (Facilities, Marketing, Finance) as required

About you:

Superb attention to detail - you will be editing and formatting audit documents where accuracy is paramount, both professionally and legally. Excellent IT skills - confident using Microsoft Office 365 suite products (particularly Excel and Word) Exceptional communication skills - able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and to different audiences, both verbally and in writing Strong numerical skills - confident working with and editing numerical data Ability to deliver exceptional work to tight deadlines, reprioritising as required Self-starter - always looking for ways of improving the way in which you and the team works together Adaptable - open to new ideas and different ways of working with a positive and flexible personality to match

Qualifications and experience

GSCEs in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent level qualifications in Maths and English At least 2 years of administrative experience gained within a busy office environment, either via paid or voluntary work Experience working collaboratively within a team as well as ability to work independently


Salary:


Circa 29,000-30,000 - Dependant on experience


Hybrid working structure, following a successful probation.