Receptionist
Permanent in AdministrationJobs
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Reference V/13343
Job Description
Time Appointments are working on behalf of a reputable Financial Services company who are currently looking for a confident, proactive, and personable Receptionist to join their team in Bury St Edmunds.
The reception is the central hub of the office where the successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting every department, handling a wide range of tasks every day. As a Reception Administrator, you’ll be a key part of the team – helping to ensure everything runs smoothly and professionally from the moment a client walks through the door.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Opening and securing the office daily, keeping Reception presentable and welcoming
- Greeting visitors and managing appointments, refreshments, and safety protocols
- Handling all incoming calls and managing the telephony system
- Organising post (inbound and outbound), including scanning, filing, and courier services
- Banking cheques and processing client payments
- Booking meetings, managing office supplies, coordinating maintenance requests
- Ensuring meeting rooms are prepared and well-stocked
- Assisting with health & safety procedures including fire alarm testing and compliance checks
- Supporting with client onboarding, AML checks, engagement letters and record-keeping
- Helping new starters settle in with inductions, desk setups, and basic IT support
- Providing general admin support across the business when needed (typing, archiving, database updates, etc)
Skills & Experience Required:
- Ideally have relevant experience of working on a busy Reception and as an administrator.
- Have excellent computer skills, particularly using Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Be very organised and have the ability to manage your time effectively.
- Demonstrate professionalism at all times.
- Be flexible and able to juggle a variety of tasks.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- Minimum 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Birthday Leave
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Matching employer pension contributions up to 6% of salary
- Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
- Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State pension age
- Death in service benefit (4x basic salary)
- Private Health Insurance – Individual cover available
- Employee Assistance programme
- Length of service recognition
- Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm