Administration Assistant - Bright Brown

Bright Brown; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local administrative firm in Newport seeks an assistant/receptionist for a fixed-term position until February 2026. The role is client-facing, requiring a polite and professional demeanor to deal with visitors and callers. Responsibilities include document tracking, managing post, and assisting with client paperwork. Flexitime hours of a 36 ¼ week and generous holiday benefits provided.

Benefits

Pro-rata holidays up to 29 days including bank holidays

Friendly working environment

Good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deal with visitors and callers politely.
• Track and scan documents.
• Deal with post and submitting returns.
• Assist with client engagement paperwork.
• Help with additional admin tasks as required.

Job description

Overview

Fixed term position available in our busy admin department for an assistant/receptionist which will run until the end of February 2026.

The role is client facing and as such we would be looking for somebody who is polite, helpful and professional.

Responsibilities

• Deal with visitors and callers in a polite, helpful and professional manner.
• Track and scan documents.
• Deal with the post and submitting returns.
• Assist with the paperwork for the engagement and disengagement of clients.
• Help with other admin tasks as required.

Requirements / What we’re looking for

Training will be provided in house for this role, though experience in this type of role would be beneficial.

Working pattern and benefits

Friendly working environment with a good work/life balance. Based at our office in Newport on the Isle of Wight. Flexitime based around a 36 ¼ hour working week, subject to there being sufficient cover on reception. Core hours are 8.45 am to 5.00 pm with 1 hour for lunch, Monday to Friday. Holidays are pro-rata to 29 days which includes bank holidays and 4 days over the Christmas period when the office is closed.

Application process

The closing date for applications is Thursday 3^rd October.

Please send your CV and covering letter to [e-mail] or to the practice manager at Bright Brown, Exchange House, St Cross Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BZ