Office Assistant

Larbey Evans Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Guildford is seeking a proactive Office Assistant to support a dynamic team. Responsibilities include welcoming clients, managing meeting rooms, handling inquiries, and ensuring efficient office operations. Candidates should have 1+ years in an administrative or customer service role and demonstrate a flexible, team-oriented approach. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including corporate gym membership and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Office based – Guildford, Surrey

25 days annual leave + long service accrual

Corporate gym membership rates

Lifestyle & family friendly benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a similar or Administrative / Customer Service role.
• Flexible, team-oriented approach with a strong commercial mindset.
• Committed to delivering high standards and a client-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors and ensure they are dealt with promptly.
• Ensure meeting rooms are fully stocked and set up as required for seminars / training.
• Answer and deal with enquiries by phone, email, or face to face.
• Provide a friendly and efficient service to internal clients in the collection and delivery of post.
• Arrange and record courier deliveries to deadlines and within budget.
• Liaise with the Cashiers team to process cheque requests and petty cash requests.
• Assist Facilities Manager with facilities matters as and when required.
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment including vending machines.
• Assist with Friday breakfast and tuck shop orders and deliveries.

Job description

Office Assistant – Guildford, Surrey

We’re looking for a proactive Office Assistant to join a diverse team in a busy, fast paced international law firm based in Guildford, Surrey. The role will require the ability to switch between tasks quickly to support a dynamic internal customer base, covering a range of general business, reception, and general office duties.

• Competitive salary
• Office based – Guildford, Surrey
• 08:30-17:30 (Monday-Friday)
• 25 days annual leave + long service accrual
• Corporate gym membership rates
• Lifestyle & family friendly benefits

Key Responsibilities of the Office Assistant:

• Welcome clients and visitors and ensure they are dealt with promptly.
• Ensure meeting rooms are fully stocked and set up as required for seminars / training.
• Answer and deal with enquiries by phone, email, or face to face.
• Provide a friendly and efficient service to internal clients in the collection and delivery of post.
• Arrange and record courier deliveries to deadlines and within budget.
• Liaise with the Cashiers team to process cheque requests and petty cash requests.
• Assisting Facilities Manager with facilities matters as and when required.
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment including vending machines.
• Assisting with Friday breakfast and tuck shop orders and deliveries.

Skills & Requirements of the Office Assistant:

• 1+ years’ experience in a similar or Administrative / Customer Service role is required.
• Flexible, team-oriented approach with a strong commercial mindset.
• Committed to delivering high standards and a client-focused service.