Administration Clerk Jobs Description and Duties

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What is an Administration Clerk?

An administration clerk is responsible for providing administration and clerical support to a business. Because of the nature of the role, admin clerk jobs are available across all industries. Also referred to as office assistants, their duties include preparing and managing all company documents. Employees in this role are also required to take minutes of meetings, typing them, and providing the documents to the relevant parties. Other duties of an administrative clerk include:

Maintain company records and files and ensure they remain up-to-date.
Scanning, faxing, filing of company documents.
Respond to emails.
Answer the telephone, transfer calls to the relevant department or take messages.
Prepare documents for presentations.
Assist with office management.
Make travel arrangements.
Diary management.
Book venues for company events.
Schedule meetings.
Communicate with external parties.
Managing company records.
Maintaining office supplies.
Preparing boardroom for meetings.

Admin Clerk Requirements:

Most employers require that administrative clerks have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. However, some employers may prefer the candidate to have a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration or a related field. To get a job as an administrative clerk, you also need to possess the following requirements:

Computer literacy.
Previous experience in a similar role. However, some companies do provide on-the-job training.
Good communication skills. Both written and verbal.
Organisational skills.
Knowledge of data capture and strong typing skills.
Numerical skills.
High level of accuracy.
Familiarity with computer software applications.
Excellent multi-tasking abilities.

Possible industries an Admin Clerk can work in:

Working as an admin clerk affords you the opportunity to gain entry into various industries. Getting a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration may increase your chances of getting hired. If you feel that you do not yet have the necessary experience, some companies do offer admin internships which is a great way to gain experience.

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