Office Assistant

Dains Accountants & Advisers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance Cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Development Opportunities

Job summary

Dains Accountants & Advisers is seeking a reliable and organized Office Assistant to support day-to-day operations in London. This role involves meeting clients, keeping reception tidy, and providing administrative support across departments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, professionalism, and a proactive attitude. Job benefits include enhanced maternity and paternity leave, health cash plan, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet clients and visitors, ensuring a professional welcome.
• Provide general administrative support to all staff as required.
• Manage post in/out processes, including forwarding mail where necessary.

Skills

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Professional and approachable manner

Good attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Proactive and able to work independently

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and organised Office Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the office. This role is essential in ensuring the office runs smoothly, providing administrative support to all departments while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

As a key member of the Office Administration team, the position will occasionally include a range of tasks to be undertaken as and when required, including reception duties and office administration. This dynamic role requires adaptability and proactive engagement to support various business needs as they arise.

Department

Business Support

Location

London City

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and greet clients and visitors, ensuring a professional welcome
• Keep reception, meeting rooms, kitchens, and common areas tidy throughout the day
• Set up meeting rooms, including equipment such as screens, computers, and cameras
• Answer incoming telephone calls, take messages, and direct enquiries appropriately
• Provide general administrative support to all staff as required
• Perform general admin duties as directed by the Office Manager
• Manage post in/out processes, including forwarding mail where necessary.
• Maintain file archive storage, including requesting and returning storage boxes
• Organise couriers and deliveries efficiently
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Office Manager

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Reliable and punctual
• Professional and approachable manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Good attention to detail
• Basic IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, scanning/printing systems)

Job Benefits

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health Cash PlanLife Assurance Cover
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Development Opportunities