Receptionist

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,419; Full time

Job summary

A finance firm is seeking a temporary Receptionist for 6-9 months starting on March 3rd. This fully office-based position involves traditional receptionist tasks like welcoming guests, managing phone systems, and supporting office operations. Candidates should possess front of house experience, a proactive attitude, and be tech-savvy. The role offers an hourly rate of up to £17p/h plus holiday pay, with shifts from either 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a corporate receptionist role is ideal.
• Must be tech-savvy with quick proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Proactive and enthusiastic nature is required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and create a professional first impression.
• Manage a busy phone system and arrange couriers.
• Distribute office post and manage meeting room schedules.
• Provide office management support and facilities assistance.

Skills

Front of house experience

Proactive personality

Technology-savvy (Microsoft shortcuts)

Job description

Up to £17p/h + holiday pay, based on experience

Fully office-based role

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Duration: 6-9 months

About the Client:

A truly exciting finance firm based in King's Cross are looking for a temporary Receptionist to support the existing receptionist team for a duration of 6-9 months, starting on 3rd March. The business are forward-thinking, highly collaborative and continuing to grow worldwide.

About the Receptionist Role:

• Traditional receptionist responsibilities, including welcoming guests and creating a professional first impression.
• Managing a busy phone system.
• Arranging couriers.
• Distributing office post.
• Meeting room schedule management and checking supplies.
• Office management support, including facilities support and wider office operations.

Key Information:

• The client are looking for someone who has existing front of house experience, ideally in a corporate setting.
• Most importantly, this person must have a proactive and enthusiastic nature and personality, willing to muck in and get involved in various areas of the role and business.
• You will also need to be tech-savvy, knowing how to work quickly using Microsoft shortcuts.
• Hours are shifts, and will be either 8am-5pm or 9am-6-pm, with an hour unpaid lunch break.
• Hourly rate is up to £17p/h + holiday pay, depending on experience.
• They would like this person to start on 3rd March and be in the role for 6-9 months; ideally the longer the better!

Please apply and get in touch if you're interested in this exciting Receptionist opportunity!