Receptionist/Administrator

Overview

Join our team as a Receptionist/Administrator and be the welcoming face of our accountancy practice! This role combines front-of-house responsibilities with administrative duties, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office and a positive experience for clients, visitors, and colleagues alike. We're looking for an organised, personable professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants to build a career supporting an accounting team. This is a paid position offering a great opportunity to develop your office and industry experience.

Duties

• Greet visitors and clients warmly, ensuring they feel welcomed and attended to promptly
• Manage incoming calls, direct enquiries efficiently, and take accurate messages when necessary
• Maintain an organised reception area, ensuring it remains professional and presentable at all times
• Handle administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence
• Support office operations by ordering supplies, coordinating post/mail distribution, and maintaining office equipment
• Assist with basic bookkeeping or invoicing tasks as needed to support the administrative and accounts team
• Liaise with team members to ensure smooth communication and an efficient workflow throughout the organisation

Skills and Experience

• Proven office experience demonstrating strong organisational skills and professionalism
• Previous administrative experience is desirable for handling varied office tasks effectively
• Basic knowledge or previous experience of working within an accounting or professional services environment is preferred, though not essential
• Excellent communication skills — friendly, clear, and confident in person and over the phone
• Good IT skills, with confident use of Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Ability to multitask efficiently while maintaining attention to detail under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Languages

• Fluent English is essential for this role
• Punjabi and/or Hindi language skills are preferable, though not essential

This role would suit a motivated individual looking to build a career in office administration within an accounting practice. If you're ready to bring your energy and organisation to a role that supports the whole team, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person