Administration Trainee

Job Title: Administration Trainee
Location: Seaton
Salary: DOE
Contract: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Administration Trainee to join a growing accountancy practice team in Seaton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or progress a career in administration, with scope for development into a secretarial role. Previous experience is not essential — my client values a willingness to learn and a proactive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling incoming and outgoing post (primarily electronic)

• Answering and directing telephone calls

• Scanning and filing documents

• Maintaining and updating company databases

• Assisting with basic accounts tasks (approx. 30% of role)

• Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties

Training & Progression

• 70% of the role will focus on administration tasks, 30% on accounts support

• Potential to progress into a secretarial position

• Opportunity to work towards an administration qualification (fully supported by the company)

Skills & Qualities

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

• Good attention to detail

• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Positive and reliable work ethic