Job Description

Full time Temporary Receptionist/Administrator required by an Accountancy firm located in Heathfield with immediate start for 12 months.

This varied role will involve providing assistance in areas such as office administration, telephone and reception duties on a full time basis of 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking for someone who is organised and pro-active, who is a good communicator and understands the principles of working in a team, but who can also use their own initiative and work independently. You should have excellent attention to detail, the ability to prioritise tasks as well as the ability to multitask, strong communication skills and an excellent telephone manner. Ideally you will have a background in administration and have good computer skills including Word, Excel and Sage, although you are not required to have had prior experience of working in an accountancy practice to apply, as full training will be provided in house.

You would be working with a loyal, professional, fun and committed team who are all great believers in work-life balance.

If you feel that you would be able to make a committed and positive contribution to our team and clients within this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

Customer focused approach Exceptional telephone communication skills The ability to communicate at all levels with clients and staff, using different methods of communication Strong computer skills and the ability to use different IT systems Strong written skills Excellent time and diary management Reliable, punctual, and possessing well-developed planning and organisational skills Team player with an ability to work independently Discreet with 'a can do' approach and able to work well under pressure Ability to multi-task and prioritise projects Sense of humour Basic knowledge of Microsoft: Word, Outlook, Excel Excellent written and verbal communication skills
All training will be provided. Salary dependent on experience.

If you would like to work in a busy office, with fun, hard-working and dedicated colleagues then please apply.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and manage incoming calls with professionalism and courtesy. Organize and schedule appointments, ensuring efficient use of time and resources. Assist with clerical tasks, including filing, typing, and managing correspondence. Collaborate with team members to enhance office operations and support administrative functions. Chasing in records for VAT accounts and soon making tax digital
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 22,000.00-24,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Heathfield TN21 8LS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Administrative: 1 year (required)
Location:

Heathfield TN21 8LS (preferred)
Work Location: In person