Calm, reliable admin support in Derbyshire and the midlands
Bringing balance into your life
Running a business comes with enough pressure already, let alone thinking of how much support is needed when it comes to admin. When admin, emails, bookkeeping, and systems start piling up, it’s easy to feel stretched, distracted, and overwhelmed, even when you’re doing everything “right”.
You didn’t start your business to spend evenings buried in paperwork or chasing inboxes.
You started it to do the work you love.
The Problem
Admin rarely feels like a priority, until it starts getting in the way.
What begins as a few unanswered emails, a backlog of receipts, or a spreadsheet you’ll “come back to later” can quietly snowball. Tasks get postponed. Systems lose their structure. Important details become harder to track. Before you realise it, admin is no longer just a background task, it’s a constant mental load.
You feel like you’re serving an admin prison sentence, it’s hell:
- Switching between jobs without ever feeling caught up
- Second-guessing whether things are organised properly
- Spending evenings or weekends catching up
- Feeling frustrated that simple tasks take longer than they should
And the hardest part?
You know it could run better, you just don’t have the headspace to sort it.
What’s often needed isn’t more effort or longer hours. It’s clear systems, steady support, and someone calm enough to take the pressure off.
The solution
That’s where I come in, calmly, practically, and without judgement.
I provide reliable admin and bookkeeping support to businesses across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Staffordshire. Whether you’re looking for a virtual P.A in Derbyshire, a bookkeeper for your Staffordshire business, or general admin support for your local Swadlincote company, my services are designed to bring structure, clarity, and breathing space back into your workday. I work with the way you and your business already operate, no rigid systems, no overcomplication.
I understand the challenges businesses face day to day. I offer various office services, admin and bookkeeping support that’s tailored, approachable, and practical, helping your business run smoothly without the corporate feel.
I take a step-by-step approach. First, I listen. I learn what’s working, what’s causing friction, and what’s quietly taking up too much headspace. Then I help put simple systems in place, take tasks off your plate, and keep things ticking over consistently in the background.
The result?
- Admin that feels manageable again
- Bookkeeping that’s organised and up to date
- Clearer inboxes, calmer schedules, and fewer last-minute panics
Most importantly, you gain back time, focus, and peace of mind, knowing there’s someone dependable behind the scenes who understands you and your business, and cares about doing things properly.
No pressure. No overwhelm.
Just steady support, right when you need it.
Addicted to Admin
Let's work together - the next steps
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Initial Consultation
Think of this as a chat over a coffee. We’ll talk through your workflow, priorities, and the challenges you’re currently facing. This gives me the opportunity to understand your needs properly and assess how I can best support you. There’s no charge for the initial consultation. It’s important that we’re both confident the support I can offer will be a good fit and genuinely helpful before moving forward.
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The Agreement
Once we’ve confirmed we’re a good fit, we formalise the arrangement with a contract and a clear overview of your tailored service. This will also outline rates, invoicing, and the tasks I’ll be handling on your behalf
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Ongoing support
The actual work: I provide day-to-day assistance with regular check-ins and updates. Open communication ensures nothing slips through the cracks, so your tasks, calendar, and priorities stay on track.
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Flexible adjustments
As your business and priorities evolve, my support adapts with you — not the other way around. If needed, we can make small adjustments to the contract to ensure your workflow remains seamless and consistent.
fancy a chat over coffee?
Midland based
Office Admin and Organisation in Swadlincote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Burton on Trent and all surrounding areas
Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire
- helen@addictedtoadmin.co.uk
- 07940800305

