Administrative assistant vacancies in Belgium
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What does a administrative assistant do?
How do I become a administrative assistant? See the guideAs an administrative assistant, you keep the administration of a company running smoothly. You answer the phone, process incoming mail and emails, and work with the computer all day. The role is also known as administrative clerk, office clerk or secretariat assistant. You compile administrative files, digitise, classify and archive documents, and write up minutes of meetings. You also monitor office supplies and provide a friendly telephone reception. In Flanders and across Belgium, almost every company needs this kind of office support, which makes it a solid entry point into administrative work.
Typical tasks
- Receive and distribute incoming mail and manage emails
- Compile administrative files
- Digitise, classify and archive documents
- Write minutes of meetings
- Provide telephone reception
- Monitor office supply stock
Required skills
- Comfortable with common office software and digital tools
- Accurate and structured way of working
- Friendly and professional on the phone
- Discreet with confidential files
- Knowledge of Dutch, French or English is an asset
What does a administrative assistant earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500–€3,300 gross per month for full-time employment. Experience, the sector and extra language skills influence your pay. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does an administrative assistant do?
An administrative assistant handles the day-to-day administration of a company. You answer the phone, process mail and emails, compile files, and digitise, classify and archive documents. You also write minutes of meetings and keep an eye on office supplies.
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500–€3,300 gross per month for full-time employment. Experience, the sector and extra language skills influence your pay. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
Can you start as an administrative assistant without experience?
Yes, many people start without office experience, for example in data entry, typing or general clerical support. Employers mainly look for accuracy, a good telephone manner and basic computer skills. Once you know the internal procedures, you can quickly take on fuller administrative files.
What can you grow into as an administrative assistant?
Specialise in purchasing administration, invoicing or HR administration. Case management adds independent deadline tracking.
In which sectors does an administrative assistant work?
You work in business and organisational support, typically in the secretariat or as support staff. Because administration and management are needed everywhere, you find these jobs in companies of every size and in almost every sector, from small local firms to large organisations.
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