Temporary Office Manager (2-3 Month Assignment)

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Casual dress code

Friendly, collaborative team

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a capable Temporary Office Manager for a 2-3 month assignment in Kingston. The role is full-time and office-based, with responsibilities spanning facilities management, purchasing, stock control and admin support.

Ideal candidates will have QuickBooks experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work hands-on in a small, collaborative team. Immediate start is available and parking is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in Office Manager/Operations Manager or similar role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive, adaptable and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate office facilities, suppliers and contractors including cleaning services.
• Raise purchase orders using QuickBooks and support invoice processing.
• Maintain warehouse and storage areas; assist with stock control and projects.
• Coordinate shipments, check delivery notes and liaise with suppliers.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and transport bookings.
• Carry out weekly fire alarm checks and utility meter readings.
• Maintain records and provide general admin support in Microsoft Office.
• Manage incoming post, office supplies and the main switchboard.
• Organise refreshments, catering and meeting room upkeep.

Skills

QuickBooks experience

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Temporary Office Manager (2-3 Month Assignment)

Kingston

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Fully office-based

Parking available

Immediate start available

The client is primarily looking for an experienced Office Manager with QuickBooks experience, a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved wherever needed.

This is a varied role within a small, supportive team where everyone pitches in and wears multiple hats.

The responsibilities outlined below are desirable, but candidates do not need to have experience in every area to be considered.

• Coordinating office facilities, suppliers and external contractors, including cleaning services
• Raising purchase orders using QuickBooks and supporting invoice processing, ordering activities and supplier administration
• Maintaining warehouse and storage areas, supporting stock control and inventory management, and assisting with operational and project-based requirements
• Coordinating shipments and deliveries, checking goods against delivery notes and purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers regarding outstanding items
• Arranging travel, accommodation and transport bookings, researching options and managing associated administration
• Carrying out weekly fire alarm checks, recording monthly utility meter readings and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office
• Maintaining employee and supplier records and providing general administrative support using Microsoft Office
• Managing incoming post and deliveries, alongside office supplies, stationery, kitchen and cleaning stock
• Managing the main switchboard, directing calls, taking messages and welcoming visitors to the office
• Organising refreshments, lunches and catering, while ensuring meeting rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard
• Providing occasional support with organising and moving deliveries when required

About You

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Operations Manager or similar role
• Experience using QuickBooks is highly desirable
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role with varied responsibilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive, adaptable and highly organised
• Strong attention to detail
• Friendly, approachable and able to build positive relationships across the business
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• 2-3 month temporary assignment
• Full-time, office-based role
• Parking available
• Casual dress code
• Friendly and collaborative team environment where everyone supports each other
• Opportunity to work autonomously, with around three people typically in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Varied and fast-paced position
• Interviews taking place ASA

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