Reception/Office Assistant

C&C Search Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate finance firm in the City is seeking a Standalone Receptionist to manage front of house operations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a corporate environment, exceptional communication skills, and a professional demeanor. You will be responsible for greeting visitors, managing meeting rooms, and ensuring smooth daily operations. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 along with great benefits, including 25 days holiday and a hybrid work setup.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Wellness allowance

Development opportunities

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Proven reception or front of house experience (ideally 3+ years) within a prestigious or corporate environment.
• Exceptional communication and strong organisational skills required.
• Must have a polished presentation and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for visitors.
• Manage calls, messages, and bookings while maintaining a professional client experience.
• Liaise with EAs and building management for smooth daily operations.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confidence handling competing deadlines

Polished presentation

Proactive attitude

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an exceptional standalone Receptionist role within a highly respected corporate finance firm based in the City. This opportunity offers brilliant exposure, X and X, a polished front of house environment, great benefits and the chance to work in a fast‑paced, professional setting.

Position details

• Position: Standalone Receptionist – front of house for a corporate finance team in the City
• Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
• Hybrid set up: 5 days in
• Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, discretionary bonus, wellness allowance, development opportunities, regular socials
• What they do: Corporate finance advisory supporting clients across the global digital economy
• Size of company: Medium‑sized, high‑performing and growing
• Company culture and what makes them great to work for: Professional, collaborative, friendly and high profile. They offer a polished yet warm environment where a Receptionist is genuinely valued as the face of the business.

Key responsibilities

• All reception and front of house duties, acting as the primary point of contact
• Meeting and greeting visitors, managing meeting rooms, and maintaining a professional client experience
• Managing calls, messages, bookings, catering, couriers, post and supporting the wider corporate finance team
• Liaising with EAs, housekeeping, building management and ensuring smooth daily office operations
• Assisting with admin tasks, database updates, travel support and confidential matters

Background and experience required

Someone with proven reception or front of house experience (ideally 3+ years) within a prestigious or corporate environment. Exceptional communication, strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, confidence handling competing deadlines, polished presentation, proactive attitude and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Please apply online ASAP if your experience aligns and sounds like you!

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering — across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.