Receptionist

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Receptionist

Salisbury

Full Time - Permanent

Monday - Friday - 8.45am - 5.00pm

Salary is dependent on experience.

We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist to join our expanding client based in their Salisbury office.

You would be expected to undertake a number of general office administration and reception duties. You would work closely with the reception team to help maintain a smooth and efficient office. You will need to be proactive in your work habits and show high interest and engagement in all tasks delegated to you.

The role will normally perform the following tasks:

1. General office administration
2. Opening and sorting incoming mail
3. Collecting the office mail trays from the Fee Earners and taking to reception for posting
4. Carrying out deliveries during the day to other solicitors, companies, court etc as required
5. Photocopying and scanning as directed
6. Filing of various documents in office records systems
7. Daily banking for the Accounts department
8. Collating files from each department for archiving
9. Logging in and booking out Deeds & Wills
10. Dealing with Client ID
11. Certifying documents
12. Collecting DX
13. Taking the post to the post office daily
14. Any other office administration duties as requested from time to time

Supplies:

1. Checking, stocktaking and ordering stationery weekly
2. Checking and stocktaking kitchen/toilet supplies including milk, tea, coffee, toilet roll etc
3. Topping up photocopiers round the office with paper throughout the day
4. Ordering toners and cartridges for photocopiers as and when needed

Reception cover:

1. Answering the phone and forwarding all messages on via email
2. Checking for voicemails
3. Greeting clients and advising staff of their arrival
4. Dealing with any ad hoc Client enquiries when they come into Reception
5. Managing the diary for the meeting rooms
6. Arranging tea and coffee for meetings
7. Checking meeting rooms are tidy after use
8. Taking card payments in person

Key Person Specifications:

1. Basic keyboard skills, knowledge of Microsoft software including Word/Excel.
2. Ability to manage time effectively and to prioritise workloads effectively
3. Have excellent telephone skills and the ability to respond positively and effectively to staff and be competent in taking and forwarding messages accurately and promptly

Personal Attributes:

1. Quick learner
2. Ability to work co-operatively with a wide variety of people
3. Reliable
4. Accuracy and attention to detail
5. Have a high degree of confidentiality
6. High level of personal presentation
7. Well-mannered

Benefits:

1. Company pension
2. Employee discount
3. 25 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK bank holidays, you can accumulate an additional 10 days for long service)

By applying for this role you give permission for Purely Recruitment to submit your personal information contained within your CV or any other relevant information provided in order for the prospective employer to review your application for the specific role applied for. Purely recruitment will not submit or use your personal information for any other purposes other than for searching for alternative employment.