Receptionist / Administrator

Temporary Ongoing (potential permanent placement available)

Location: Outskirts of Sevenoaks

Shifts: 8:30am – 5:00pm (40-hour week)


Our fantastic client is currently seeking a bubbly, sociable Receptionist / Administrator, this is an exciting opportunity to get integrated within a well-established family run company based on the outskirts of Sevenoaks.

DUE TO LOCATION, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR OWN VEICHLE.

As an Receptionist you will be the first point of contact for visitors and employees along with providing administrative support to the sales team and other departments within the company.

Duties Include:

• To be the first point of contact for visitors and employees and to be able to deal appropriately with all requests for information and take necessary action.
• Effectively manage the reception area, directing callers and visitors, providing them with a dedicated service.
• Providing hospitality to clients/ visitors.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload, seeking guidance they may require.
• Have excellent knowledge of IT systems, databases, and a desire to learn and develop with in-house systems.
• Supporting the Sales Team in day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Regular communication with company suppliers, clients, and internal staff members.
• Checking invoiced and processing onto relevant systems.
• Keeping customer and supplier databases up to date and to a high standard.

To be considered you will:

• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages and excellent keyboard skills.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload to work to a deadline.
• Ability to use own initiative when necessary.
• Commitment to providing an efficient, effective, and professional service.
• Commitment to team working.

This role is being handled by Sammy Grove, Temporary Consultant, Business Support for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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