Receptionist/Office Administrator

Pertemps Warrington; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a confident and highly organised Receptionist/Office Administrator in Warrington. The role offers flexibility in hours and involves responsibilities such as managing incoming calls, handling correspondence, and providing accounts support. Candidates should have strong organisational skills and a professional telephone manner. This is a permanent position with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in reception or office administration is an advantage.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional telephone manner and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls professionally and manage important communications.
• Handle important correspondence and manage office supplies.
• Carry out basic accounts administration tasks with provided training.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Professional telephone manner

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Receptionist / Office Administrator
Location: Warrington
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm (flexibility available; full-time or part-time considered)
Pay Rate: £13.50 p/hr
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a confident and highly organised Receptionist/Office Administrator to join our busy team. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to develop their career with opportunities to take on additional duties such as basic accounts support.

Responsibilities

• Reception & Communication: Answer incoming calls professionally, ensuring they are dealt with appropriately. Identify and filter unsuitable calls, ensuring that important calls (e.g. from wholesalers, suppliers) are managed correctly and with accurate information recorded.
• Administration & Office Support: Handle incoming and outgoing post, ensuring important correspondence (e.g. from HMRC, DWP, Police) is distributed promptly. Manage paperwork, filing, and document distribution. Order and maintain office supplies, including stationery, coffee, and tea. Liaise with and manage external service providers such as cleaners, skip collections, and cardboard collections. Keep accurate records of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) issued to engineers.
• Accounts Support (Training Provided): Carry out basic accounts administration tasks. Input financial data onto Sage software.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in reception or office administration is an advantage.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident and assertive - comfortable working with engineers and people at all levels.
• Professional telephone manner and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop, with an interest in progressing into accounts/admin support.