Administrator / Receptionist

Parkside Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Parkside Recruitment Ltd in Central London is seeking an organised Administrator or Receptionist for a varied role combining reception, office coordination and business administration. This full-time, office-based position offers 37.5 hours per week and a welcoming, busy environment.

You will be the face of the office, manage diaries, prepare documents and support the team with billing, onboarding, reports and events. Ideal candidates have 3 years' experience and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' total work experience with at least 1 year in a full-time role.
• Experience in administration, reception or office support.
• Confident, friendly and professional with clients and colleagues.
• Strong Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Great initiative within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Face of the office: welcome clients, answer calls, set a positive first impression.
• Keep diaries, arrange meetings, coordinate appointments.
• Support the wider team with documents, correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Assist with onboarding, billing and record-keeping.
• Organise meeting rooms, refreshments, couriers, post and office supplies.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets, update systems and databases.
• Assist with internal events and training sessions.
• Provide proactive administrative support to colleagues and seniors.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Initiative

Team player

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Location: Bank, Central London

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Fully office-based, 5 days per week

Holiday: 25 days annual leave

Benefits: Company pension, life assurance and opportunities for professional development

Looking for your next career move in a professional, welcoming and established business? Are you an organised, confident and personable Administrator or Receptionist who loves being at the heart of a busy office?

Do you enjoy variety in your working day, meeting new people and being the person everyone can rely on to keep things running smoothly?

What will you be doing? This is a varied role combining reception, office coordination and business administration, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills across different areas of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Being the face of the office – welcoming clients and visitors, answering calls and delivering an exceptional first impression.
• Keeping everything organised – managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Supporting the wider team – preparing documents, correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Client administration – assisting with onboarding documentation, billing and maintaining accurate records.
• Office coordination – organising meeting rooms, refreshments, couriers, post and office supplies.
• Working with Microsoft Office – preparing Excel spreadsheets, updating systems and maintaining databases.
• Getting involved in company activities – helping organise internal events, training sessions and team initiatives.
• Being the go-to person – providing proactive administrative support to colleagues and senior professionals.

What are we looking for? We're looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding service.

Ideally, you'll have:

• At least 3 years' overall work experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a full-time position.
• Previous experience in administration, reception, office support or a similar professional environment.
• A confident, friendly and professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• A proactive, enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn.
• The confidence to use your initiative while working as part of a supportive team.

Experience within professional services, accountancy, finance or a corporate office would be advantageous, but is not essential.