Administrative Assistant

Position:

Administrative Assistant in Private Client Department at Winckworth Sherwood

The firm

Winckworth Sherwood is an exciting, diverse and growing firm. We pride ourselves on being friendly, respectful and inclusive and this is why many of our team have developed their careers with us for ten, twenty, thirty….even forty years!

Joining Winckworth Sherwood you will get to work with some of the UK’s most interesting clients – from individuals, family offices and businesses, through to educational institutions, ecclesiastical bodies, local and central government and charities.

With 301 employees and 69 partners, the size of Winckworth Sherwood means you will quickly get to know people and get straight to the heart of our success, which is building lasting relationships with our clients and across our teams.

Our Values

Our values sit at the heart of everything we do. They are what make Winckworth Sherwood unique. A combination of our people, our history and our culture forming a core set of values which unite us. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals and teams can thrive in a friendly and respectful environment. Our values fall into three broad categories based on how we think, work and act. They are all linked and they all complement each other:

Think: Progressive, Diverse, Inclusive

Work: Hardworking, Vocational, Entrepreneurial

Act: Friendly, Respectful, Collaborative

The team

There are 14 people in the Private Client Department, including 3 Partners, 2 Senior Associates, 2 Solicitors, 1 Senior Trust Manager, 1 Trainee, plus 5 support staff.

The role

Our Private Client department are looking for an admin assistant to support the busy team. This is an entry level role, perfect for college leavers as full training will be given.

Primarily reporting to the Senior Trust Manager, the successful candidate will assist with accounting and tax compliance in the broad fields of capital taxation, succession, and trusts.

This varied role with involve mainly the following tasks:

• Posting receipts when funds come in
• Preparing requests for transferring funds
• Drafting different types of accounts – i.e. trust, estate, charity company
• Drafting tax and IHT returns using bespoke software
• Drafting letters and correspondence
• Updating client and trust summaries and family trees
• Assisting with other duties as and when required.

Candidate specification

• Minimum of 3 A levels including Maths
• Team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Numerate with a head for figures
• Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel
• Willingness to learn – no prior experience required as full training will be given
• Genuine interest in a career in the Private Client law sector at WS

Please follow the link below to apply via our portal.

https://wslaw.allhires.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £22,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, SE1 9BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, SE1 9BB