PKF Smith Cooper is the home of PKF in the Midlands.
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and it's our job to help them thrive by creating successful, longstanding relationships.
Location: Derby or Nottingham or Birmingham Contract: Full-time Salary : Dependant on experience Are you an experienced administrator looking at progressing onto a new exciting opportunity?
This position will be crucial to our firm's ambitious goal of doubling in size within the next five years.
If you're looking to join a company where your contributions can truly make a difference, this is an ideal opportunity for you!
This role is ideal for an experienced administrator who wants to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing firm, and who has proven experience working with external providers and internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
We are looking for a highly organised individual who is a confident communicator and pays strong attention to detail.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of various tasks and projects which are in line with our firmwide strategy and are imperative to our continued success.
This includes working with the leadership team on administrative elements of their business plan(s), maintaining relationships with external providers and managing facility contracts and ensuring the company remains compliant with regulations.
With so many elements to this role, every day will be different!
You will report directly to the Operations Partner, who began her career here at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate!
This role can be based out of any of our offices but travel to other offices will be required.
The important work you will be doing: Management of contracts and renewals Support the firm on regulatory deadlines and play a key part in keeping the firm compliant Building relationships with external providers Supporting board meetings and following up on actions Partnering with and supporting senior stakeholders Project support The skills and experience you will bring: A minimum of 2 years in an administrative role Good communicator Strong organisational skills An ambitious and inquisitive nature with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use own initiative Proficiency in using MS Office programs is essential Commercial acumen Why PKF Smith Cooper?
Our company culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration.
Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme.
The firm's Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will both support and champion your professional development and progression.
We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors, so no two jobs are the same.
We are multi-award-winning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 12th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50.
PKF International As an active member of PKF International, we are part of a large global network of legally independent accounting firms.
Located in the 5 fastest growing global markets, we have ground presence in 150 countries and span across many jurisdictions.
An ambitious, future-focused network, PKF provides a comprehensive range of services.
Operating in unison with member firms across the world, we are able to share our ideas, expertise, and specialist resources to better serve our clients, delivering highly-personalised services and global connectivity through our client-centric culture.
What's in it for you?
Our benefits package has been designed around our people and shaped by our values.
As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, here are some of the things you can expect: A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme - Hybrid working during your probation period is subject to manager discretion Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us.
Long-serving employees can also request a sabbatical, giving you the chance to make truly unforgettable memories Rewards for those who actively embrace and embody our values and culture through our Kudos Reward Scheme Regular social events and annual, company-wide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm Bonus referral schemes for introducing new talent or clients so that when we benefit, you do too Life doesn't stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits.
We also offer life assurance, discounts on a huge variety of retailers through the PKF Smith Cooper Rewards Scheme, and cashback on healthcare (including dental visits, physiotherapy etc) through Healthshield How to apply?
Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for!
Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we would encourage you to apply.
To do so, please upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our job portal.
Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the HR team - email ****** or call 01332 332021.
Please note that whilst we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our vacancies, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from candidates requiring a visa to work in the UK.
Please no agencies unless we have contacted you directly.