Office Administrator

SRM Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Stevenage is seeking an organised Office Administrator to support daily operations. The successful candidate will manage a variety of responsibilities, including administrative duties, finance tasks, and coordinating travel arrangements. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude looking to thrive in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office-based role.
• Proactive approach to tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and perform general administrative duties.
• Assist with finance tasks including invoices and reconciliations.
• Cover reception duties, answer calls, and greet visitors.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation for staff.
• Liaise with suppliers and landlords for queries.
• Order and manage office supplies.
• Support colleagues across sites and with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking for a varied role in a busy and supportive office environment? This is a great opportunity to join a friendly head office team, where you’ll enjoy plenty of variety and responsibility day to day.

About the role

Working as part of a small but collaborative team, you’ll play a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly. You’ll support a mix of administrative and coordination tasks, helping to ensure everything from travel bookings to office supplies runs efficiently.

Key responsibilities include

• Maintaining records and supporting with general administrative duties.
• Assisting with basic finance-related tasks such as processing invoices and reconciling company credit card transactions.
• Providing cover for reception — answering calls and greeting visitors.
• Coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements for staff training and meetings.
• Liaising with suppliers and landlords to resolve queries and maintain good working relationships.
• Ordering and managing weekly office supplies.
• Supporting colleagues across multiple sites and providing cover where needed.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and helping to improve administrative processes.

About you

You’ll be a friendly, organised, and adaptable team player who enjoys variety and can manage multiple priorities with confidence. You’ll have previous experience in an office-based role and a proactive approach to getting things done.

You should also have:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A flexible and positive attitude to teamwork.

This role would suit someone with a background in office administration who’s looking to take on a varied and rewarding position within a supportive team.