Secretary/Admin/Reception

Posted 7 days 22 hours ago by Hays

£25,000 - £28,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Secretarial & PA Jobs
Staffordshire, Stafford, United Kingdom, ST161
Job Description
Secretary/Admin/Reception, Legal industry £25,000 - £28,000 DOE Stafford

Cross Office Support Role - (Secretarial/Office Administration/Reception)
£25K, Open to negotiation DOEStafford, Occasional request to cover reception in Rugeley office.Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Main Tasks/ Responsibilities:

  • Reception Duties: Cover reception, process calls, log messages, and handle visitors, especially new clients.
  • Client Service: Be considerate towards client needs, providing timely and professional service.
  • Post and Email Management: Monitor incoming post, list and receipt cash, and distribute general emails.
  • Administrative Support: Undertake clerical duties, maintain reception area tidiness, and provide cover for Rugeley reception.
  • Document Preparation: Prepare accurate correspondence and documents swiftly using audiotyping and word processing.
  • Filing and Mail: Administer daily filing, manage client files, and prepare mail for dispatch.
  • Meeting and Diary Management: Arrange meetings, maintain diaries, and prepare meeting rooms.
  • Training and Development: Undertake training, promote self-development, and guide junior staff.
  • Confidentiality and Efficiency: Maintain confidentiality, seek economies with office supplies, and adapt to changes in working practices.
  • IT and Accounts Knowledge: Understand the firm's IT systems, request training if needed, and follow accounts procedures.
  • Skills / Attributes
  • Accurate audio and copy typing with experience.
  • Efficient keyboard skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
  • Strong organisational and diary management skills.
  • Clear communication and pleasant telephone manner.
  • Literate and numerate with neat handwriting.
  • Adaptable and able to work in a team.
  • Good knowledge of the firm's business and ability to learn new software.

  • Benefits
  • 34 days holiday (This includes 8 days bank holiday, 4 contractual leave days during the Christmas period) Increasing by one day per year to up to 5 years of service.
  • 5%, employer contribution, 3% of employee contribution, totalling a combined 8% contribution
  • Career development opportunities
  • Investments and Savings
  • Financial advice/support
  • Retail Discount Scheme - vouchers/discounts
  • Childcare vouchers
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