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Current Vacancies

Office Manager

Responsible for supporting company operations by maintaining office systems.

Duties:

Organising studio operations and procedures
Day-to-day bookkeeping, preparing payroll and VAT returns (supported by external consultants)
Client invoicing and following up on unpaid invoices
Tracking and managing suppliers and purchase invoices
Maintaining studio records/files
Interpret financial information and prepare reports for the managing director
Time management e.g. organising internal training, client meetings, team reviews, team rota, checking timesheets
Maintain supplies of stationery and equipment
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed

Essential:

Experience and knowledge of office software e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, emails, calendars
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Experience and knowledge of Sage Accountancy Software
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills, e.g. telephone, email etc.

Desirable:

Experience in the construction industry
Welsh Language
Bachelors degree, preferably in relevant subject, e.g. Admin, HR, Business etc.

Salary:

£17,000 - £22,000 per annum depending on experience

Working Hours:

37.5 per week
You may need to come in early or stay late during busy periods
Flexible working available (negotiable)

Darkin Architects are an equal opportunities employer.

How to Apply

Please send the following to jobs@darkinarchitects.com

CV [No more than 1 side of A4]
Personal Statement / Covering Letter [No more than 1 side of A4]

All to be in PDF format only. Applications NOT accepted by post.

Work Experience & Internships

Every year, Darkin Architects welcome pupils from many different schools. We offer a structured work experience programme that ensures that pupils get a real sense of the day-to-day role of an architect and where possible, we will take students to visit a building site.