Receptionist and Office Assistant
City of London
Permanent
Paying up to £27,000
cer Financial are working with an established Bank, based in Central London. They are looking for a Receptionist & Office Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis - paying up to £27k
This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth day to day operations of an office environment. This position combines front-desk responsibilities with general administrative support. The receptionist & office support person is the first point of contact for clients, visitors and staff; offering a welcoming and professional presence, while the office assistant supports the office’s operational needs by performing a variety of administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
· Welcome visitors, clients and employees.
· Answer incoming phone call in a timely manner.
· Screen and direct incoming phone calls to the appropriate department/individual.
· Issuing visitor passes and maintaining visitors and staff logs in compliance and security procedures.
Office Assistant
· Perform general administrative tasks to support office operations.
· Manage the archiving process including records storage, retrieval and destruction and maintaining up to date records.
· Order and maintain office and kitchen supplies (excl. IT consumables).
· Follow the purchase order and invoice approval procedure, co-ordinating with vendors as necessary.
· Arrange and ensure the Bank’s paper printing supplies are maintained and replenished, liaising with Beirut office and with UK Printers for printing of specialist files (e.g. Trade Finance).
Skills, Attributes & Credentials
· Education: A Levels as a minimum.
· Experience: Prior experience is advantageous, but not essential.
· Excellent communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to maintain a professional tone and provide support at all times.
· High level of accuracy, attention to detail and reliability.
· Professional demeanour and communication style.
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with the Bank and tenants, staff, clients/customers.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively.
· A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· Proficient in PC and Microsoft Office skills.
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