Business Support Executive (Freelance)

Inshes Bookkeeping is a growing accounts and business support practice working with small businesses across a range of sectors.

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Freelance Business Support professional to provide flexible support to Inshes Bookkeeping and, where required, our clients.

We anticipate approximately 10-20 hours per week initially, with some flexibility depending on workload and client requirements.

We're looking for someone who can quickly plug into the business, take ownership of administrative tasks and help keep things organised and moving.

What you'll be doing

The role will be varied and may include:

• General business and administrative support
• Managing emails and correspondence
• Following up clients for information and documentation
• Diary and appointment management
• Preparing letters and documents
• Maintaining client records and internal systems
• Organising digital files and paperwork
• Monitoring deadlines and outstanding client work
• Liaising with clients and suppliers
• Making and receiving business calls
• Supporting the onboarding of new clients
• Helping coordinate day-to-day business administration
• Providing temporary administrative or office support to Inshes Bookkeeping clients where required

You won't be expected to provide accounting or tax advice.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, reliable and proactive
• Comfortable working independently
• Confident communicating with clients
• Able to prioritise and manage several tasks at once
• Comfortable using cloud-based systems
• Confident with email, Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Able to handle confidential information professionally
• Comfortable working with small businesses where priorities can sometimes change quickly

Previous experience as an Office Manager, PA, Executive Assistant, Administrator or Business Support professional would be particularly useful.

Hours & freelance arrangement

We anticipate approximately 10-20 hours per week initially.

There will be flexibility around when those hours are worked, subject to client requirements and agreed deadlines.

This is intended to be a freelance arrangement, with the successful person invoicing Inshes Bookkeeping for agreed work undertaken.

There may also be opportunities for additional hours when Inshes Bookkeeping or one of our clients requires additional short-term support.

Working with Inshes Bookkeeping

We're looking for someone we can build a trusted long-term working relationship with — someone who can understand what needs to be done, take ownership of tasks and help us deliver a responsive service to our clients.

The role could suit an experienced Office Manager, PA or Administrator looking for around two days' flexible work per week alongside other professional or personal commitments.

As Inshes Bookkeeping grows, there may be opportunities for the role and hours to develop further.

To apply, please send us your CV together with a short introduction outlining your experience, availability and expected hourly rate.

Pay: £15.00-£25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Inverness IV2