Administrative Assistant FM

Repertoire Culinaire Londres; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A gourmet food distributor in Croydon is seeking an Entry Level Administrative Assistant to support office operations. This role involves data entry, managing correspondence, and assisting various teams. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and a positive attitude. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in administration, with benefits including casual dress, company events, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

Transport links

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Attention to detail in written communications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily office operations and managing correspondence.
• Perform data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Support the sales team and quality department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Typing skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

The company

At Répertoire Culinaire we specialise in the import distribution and wholesale of high-quality food products (fresh‑frozen and ambient) for more than 20 years. We wholesale across 13 countries an exclusive range of gourmet products such as caviar, truffles, fine cheeses, charcuterie, seafood, poultry, special meats, PDO butter, technical ingredients for bakery and pastry for many customers in food services and retail chains.

Post description

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Entry Level Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable experience in an office environment while contributing to the smooth operation of our administrative functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting various administrative tasks, ensuring efficient office operations and providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Duties

• Assist with daily office operations including managing correspondence and maintaining filing systems.
• Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently ensuring all information is up‑to‑date.
• Handle phone calls with professionalism, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.
• Support the sales team for the retail market.
• Support the quality department.
• Support the team with clerical duties such as typing documents and preparing reports.
• Utilise Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications for various administrative tasks, including creating presentations and spreadsheets.
• Assist in managing schedules and appointments, coordinating meetings as required.
• Provide support with basic financial data entry and record keeping.
• Maintain an organised workspace ensuring that supplies are stocked and readily available.

Profile required

• Previous office or administrative experience is preferred but not essential; we welcome candidates eager to learn.
• Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent typing skills with attention to detail in all written communications.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self‑motivated.
• A positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges in a fast‑paced environment. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth within the company while developing essential administrative skills. If you are ready to embark on your career journey in administration we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Transport links

Ability to commute / relocate

• Croydon CR0 4TQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Location

• Croydon CR0 4TQ (required) – Commute below 30 minutes strongly recommended