Part-Time Receptionist / Telephonist Accrington / 18 hrs Wednesday , Thursday & Friday
Our client, a busy legal practice in Accrington, is seeking a friendly, organised, and professional part-time Receptionist / Telephonist on a part time job share basis.
Hours Part-Time Job Share
- Wednesday: 12.30pm 5.00pm
- Thursday: 9.00am 5.00pm
- Friday: 9.00am 5.00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome visitors and ensure their safety.
- Operate the switchboard, take messages, and manage the answering service.
- Handle incoming and outgoing post, including logging and recording costs.
- Provide photocopying and document scanning support.
- Keep Reception, Waiting Room, and office approach tidy.
- Assist with file management and closure.
About the Ideal Candidate
- Warm and responsible with a sense of humour.
- Positive, proactive, and disciplined with excellent telephone manner.
- Discreet, diplomatic, and GDPR-compliant.
- Sympathetic, client-focused, and team-oriented.
- Dog-friendly
- Experience in a Solicitors practice is desirable but not essential.
If this opportunity interests you, please get in contact with Tracy on 0161 9147 357 or e-mail t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk.
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SAM Ltd is seeking a reliable Receptionist / Administrator to deliver excellent front‑of‑house and back office support, being the face of our new purpose built facility just outside of Stalham, Norfolk. You will work closely with the Directors and senior staff, managing communications, helping customers and visitors, maintaining records, and ensuring administrative tasks are handled efficiently.What You Will DoYou will be the point of contact for customers and visitors, the organiser of administrative systems, and support for our Directors and senior staff. Your work will ensure that day‑to‑day operations run smoothly.Be Part of a Business Where Your Leadership Makes a DifferenceThis is your chance to be part of a company that blends tradition with modernity-engineering excellence with hands-on, personal service. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, a supportive leadership team, and a business culture built on loyalty, integrity and teamwork.Who We Are Looking For
Previous experience in a reception or customer‑facing administrative roleStrong skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience or familiarity with WordPress and business social media usageExcellent organisational skills; ability to handle changing prioritiesGood attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work independently, use initiative, and stay calm under pressureStrong communication skills, both face‑to‑face and in writingDiscretion and respect for confidentiality with sensitive informationHonest, reliable, with a good sense of humour and ability to work as part of a team
Key Responsibilities
Answer and direct all incoming calls through the main switchboard, or take messages and ensure follow‑upMonitor and respond to emails to the company mailbox, or escalate as neededGreet visitors, provide refreshments, and inform them of health & safety site proceduresHandle incoming and outgoing post using franking machine where requiredSupport the Stores team with data entry into our ERP systemMaintain databases for machine orders and process sales orders including acknowledgments using MS ExcelAssist with the full machinery order process: enquiries, trade‑ins, DVLA registration, and customer handoverManage all company vehicles: tax, insurance, MOT, driver recordsMaintain records for the National Sprayer Testing Scheme, support local certified examinersAssist the Directors with marketing and events (trade shows, exhibitions): booking, literature, website and social media updatesSupport team members with travel and accommodation arrangementsOrder and manage stationery and general office suppliesTake minutes in meetings when requiredTrack holiday bookings and keep Directors informed of staff availability
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London, WC2R, £31,050 + Great Benefits, Core Hours 9am to 6pmAn exciting new career opportunity has arisen for an accomplished, organised and highly professional individual to join a growing business. You will be joining a team that has built long-standing commercial success and an impressive reputation for providing outstanding specialist advisory services to clients across the globe.Our client is a leading commercial barristers' chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing services across the areas of construction and engineering; energy and natural resources; infrastructure and utilities; international arbitration; IT and technology; offshore construction and marine engineering; planning and environment; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.The successful Receptionist / Conference Facilitator will work as the first point of contact for visitors to Chambers, creating a professional and welcoming environment for clients and other visitors. They will provide effective and efficient support services to ensure the smooth running of front of house. They will ensure conference suite bookings are fully planned and managed and will handle all calls to Chambers courteously and efficiently. The ideal applicant is a diligent, confident and professional individual, able to provide the full range of reception duties in a friendly and proactive manner. The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance and Administration Manager.Key Responsibilities
Providing a courteous service to all enquiries.
Operating the switchboard and actioning calls as appropriate.
Taking messages and ensuring they reach the appropriate person promptly.
Welcoming visitors and advising of arrivals as required or directed.
Advising clerks of clients arriving in the building.
Advising the administration department of any contractors in the building. Providing permits to work, if appropriate.
Ensuring building security entry and exit procedures are adhered to.
Booking conference rooms on the Chambers practice management system (Lex).
Ordering lunches for conferences, meetings, etc.
Assisting with mini-pupillage and pupillage application processes.
Assisting with advertising Legal Assistant vacancy on university websites.
Keeping reception areas clean and tidy.
Booking restaurants and taxis and ordering flowers/gifts/couriers as requested.
Ordering coffee, tea, crockery, glassware, cutlery and all other sundry or stock items as required.
Receiving deliveries and liaising with the post room to ensure prompt dispatch to addressee.
Assisting the administration department with various duties.
Ensuring stock room always has sufficient wine, beer, Champagne, etc. with fridges fully stocked.
Skills & Experience
Educated to GCSE standard as a minimum, with 5 GCSEs including English and Maths minimum grade 5 (or equivalent)
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a reception role ideally in the professional services sector
Well presented, conscientious and reliable
Excellent organisational skills
Professional with an eye for detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills including excellent telephone manner
Self-motivated and proactive with a willingness to learn
Ability to plan ahead and prioritise workloads effectively
Good IT skills with experience of O365
Benefits
20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 22 days after one year and 25 days after two years)
6% pension contribution
Bonus scheme
Season ticket loan
Permanent health insurance
Private medical insurance
Half day 'birthday' holiday
This is a superb opportunity for a highly organised individual with a positive outlook, excited by the prospect of a career in a client facing role within the legal sector. It is an ideal full-time role for a friendly individual with a professional demeanour and a client-focused attitude. You will be part of a small team that works closely together to deliver outstanding client service. 08:00 – 17:00 Mon - Fri. Apply now!....Read more...
