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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Kilmarnock
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Receptionist
  • Industry

    Accountancy Firms
  • Pay

    £24,000 (DOE)
  • Closing date

    27 Apr 2024

Permanent office-based opportunity

Your new company

Our exclusive client is one of Scotland's leading accountancy and advisory firms. They are looking for a Front Office Administrator to join their recently renovated firm in Kilmarnock.

Your new role

The main responsibilities of the role include:
  • Welcome Visitors: Greet all visitors to the Kilmarnock office with warmth and approachability.

  • Visitor Assistance: Accompany visitors to and from meetings, and provide refreshments as needed.

  • Meeting Room Setup: Be responsible for preparing the boardroom and meeting rooms for appointments, and ensure they are reset after each meeting.

  • Security Awareness: Monitor visitor access and maintain security protocols.

  • Reception Maintenance: Keep the reception and meeting rooms (including the boardroom and small meeting rooms) tidy and well-maintained.

  • Mail Handling: Process outgoing mail by franking it, recording details in the mail book, and taking it to the Post Office. Also, receive and sort incoming mail and deliveries.

  • Client Records: Handle any client books or records delivered to the office, ensuring they are promptly passed on to the relevant manager.

  • General Administration: Assist with general administrative tasks to support the work of the four Kilmarnock-based partners.

  • Additional Duties: Performing any other reasonable administration duties required by the firm.

If you are an experienced customer focused administrator, then this is the role for you!

What you'll need to succeed

  • Professional Office Experience: Demonstrated experience working in a professional office environment.
  • Diary Management: Proficiency in electronic diary management.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling professional interactions with a diverse range of contacts - both internal and external to the firm.
  • Communication Proficiency: Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • IT Competence: Solid foundational IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Confidentiality and Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Calm Under Pressure: Capable of managing a busy reception area while remaining composed under pressure.

What you'll get in return

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

  • Company pension contribution.

  • On-site parking.

  • Competitive salary and career progression opportunity.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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