Receptionist

TC Group; Steyning; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

9 day working fortnight

Health cash plan

Company bonus scheme

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Workplace nursery scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Gym benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Group life assurance x 4 salary

Employee benefits portal – cashback/v~

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular training and development

Job summary

TC Group in Steyning is seeking a Receptionist for a part-time, office-based role. You will greet clients, handle calls, manage post and emails, and support day-to-day administration to help the team run smoothly.

You’ll join a growing Top 20 accountancy firm with a welcoming, collaborative culture. Strong IT skills, organisation, and confidentiality are essential, with training provided to support development.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent telephone manner with strong customer service skills
• Well organised with accuracy and attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication in English
• Understanding of confidentiality and discretion
• Smart and professional appearance
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, providing a professional and welcoming reception service
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and distribute correspondence
• Monitor and process emails received through the registered office inbox
• Prepare and format documents including letters, reports and accounts
• Process monthly disbursements accurately and on time
• Book in, scan and maintain personal tax and VAT records
• Order office stationery and supplies and maintain stock
• Maintain reception, meeting rooms and communal areas and support facilities management
• Provide general administrative support to the team and day-to-day office operations

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

English communication

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Advert

Salary: £14,483 - £16,897 per annum, pro-rata’d (£21,000 - £24,500 FTE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, part time hours (9:30am-2:30pm)

Working Pattern: Office based

Holiday: 23 days annual leave – pro rata (excluding bank holidays), increasing with service up to an additional 5 days

Join a Top 20 Accountancy Firm That's Growing Fast

At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.

We're looking for a talented Receptionist to join our Steyning team on a part time basis. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As our Receptionist, you'll play a key role in creating a professional and welcoming environment for clients, visitors and colleagues. Combining front-of-house responsibilities with administrative support, you'll help keep our office running smoothly while working as part of a friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in administration, with full training provided.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Receptionist, you'll be responsible for:

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, providing a professional and welcoming reception service and preparing refreshments where required.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls efficiently.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and distribute correspondence as required.
• Monitor and process emails received through the registered office inbox.
• Prepare and format documents, including letters, reports, and accounts.
• Process monthly disbursements accurately and in a timely manner.
• Book in, scan, and maintain personal tax and VAT records.
• Order office stationery and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Maintain tidy reception, meeting room and communal areas, and support office facilities management, including health & safety compliance and fire alarm testing.
• Provide general administrative support to team members and assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent).
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent telephone manner with strong customer service skills.
• Well organised, with a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of discretion.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering great results.

Why Join TC Group?

We understand that choosing your next career move is about more than just a job title.

At TC Group you'll find:

• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing business
• Ongoing learning, professional development and qualification support
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A business that values innovation, individuality and fresh ideas
• The chance to work with ambitious clients and talented colleagues across the UK

Our Benefits

Depending on your location and role, benefits may include:

• Free parking
• 9 day working fortnight
• Health cash plan
• Company bonus scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Gym benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance x 4 salary
• Access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Referral Bonus – we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

Department

Administration

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Salary

£14,483 - £16,897 per annum, pro-rata’d (£21,000 - £24,500 FTE)