Business Systems Assistant

Business Systems Assistant
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire (5 days per week on-site)
Type: Permanent
Salary: 33k - 35k depending on experience

Are you ready to be at the heart of a data-driven transformation? This is a fantastic opportunity for you to step into a pivotal Business Systems Assistant role where your technical expertise, analytical mindset and communication skills will directly support smarter decision-making across the business.

You'll be the vital link between business users, systems and data-providing hands-on IT support while helping to shape reporting, improve processes and unlock the value of management information. If you enjoy variety, responsibility and real visibility with senior stakeholders, this is a role you'll want to apply for.

What you'll be doing

• Providing day-to-day 2nd line support for Microsoft applications and general IT queries
• Managing users and devices across a Microsoft Server environment (AD, O365, RDS, printers)
• Acting as the subject matter expert for productivity software-diagnosing, replicating and resolving system issues
• Working closely with senior leadership and departments to develop accurate, meaningful reporting using SQL
• Supporting the Business Systems Manager with system improvements, process development and automation
• Gathering requirements from stakeholders and translating them into technical solutions
• Investigating and troubleshooting issues, liaising with third-party vendors where required
• Supporting testing, rollout and adoption of system upgrades and new solutions
• Assisting with training IT colleagues and wider business users

What you'll bring

• At least 1+ years' experience in an IT or systems support role, providing 2nd line support
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to interrogate, manipulate and report on data
• Excellent analytical skills and a passion for improving and automating manual processes
• Confidence supporting users via phone and email, with a proactive and helpful approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Solid experience with the Microsoft suite and server environments
• Desirable: Exposure to data visualisation tools and/or experience within the plant hire industry

What's on offer

• A friendly, vibrant and supportive working environment
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)

If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit:
Business Systems Assistant, IT Support Analyst, 2nd Line Support Analyst, Systems Support Analyst, Application Support Analyst, Management Information Analyst, SQL Reporting, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, O365, Business Systems Support.

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