Receptionist (P/T)

Azets is a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. We have a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!

We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.

The Role

Assisting in the smooth running of the office, with accountability for:

• Providing a professional and courteous point of contact for office matters, for clients and colleagues, addressing enquiries promptly, with an excellent customer service ethos, and remaining calm under pressure
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, and deliveries to the office efficiently
• Answering, screening, and forwarding incoming phone calls in a professional manner
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming reception area, ensuring compliance with procedures
• Booking, setting up, and clearing meeting rooms for meetings and events, including arranging necessary equipment
• Organising team/client meeting lunches and beverages as required
• Understanding of building security procedures, competence in issuing badges/fobs and managing car parking passes
• Knowledge of office supply needs and inventory management, and compliance with Azets procurement processes

Providing effective, general admin support to the office and the wider Azets UK Business, including:

• Creating and updating documents using the Microsoft Office suite and maintaining high standards of formatting and accuracy
• Managing general printing and scanning tasks as needed.
• Following up on missing timesheets and ensuring timely submission for the local office
• Binding accounts accurately and neatly
• Managing purchase orders efficiently and accurately, and in line with finance processes
• Proficient in the use of document management systems
• Engaging in wider team office goals and projects including community/charity projects
• Handling banking tasks, including cheques, and recording transactions accurately
• Managing calendars and providing diary support as requested for local office departmental and team meetings

Key Skills

• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills to effectively manage tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks, ensuring high-quality work output
• Proficient at multitasking and successfully working on several ongoing tasks at any one time
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including word, excel, PowerPoint and TEAMs

Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK

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