Office Administrator
- Annual Salary: £25k - £30k, dependent on experience
- Location: West Byfleet, Surrey
- Job Type: Full-time, Office-based
I am delighted to be supporting a returning client of mine with their latest recruitment need. My client, a family-run construction company, are looking for an Office Administrator to act as the point of contact between their clients and engineers, ensuring smooth operations within their office in West Byfleet.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external clients and coordinate with our engineers.
- Handle incoming calls and direct them appropriately.
- Organise and schedule maintenance and call-out services.
- Manage email correspondence and document communications.
- Read engineers' reports and convert them into invoices.
- Create and send out quotes to clients.
- Order and manage materials and stock.
- Develop and maintain an effective filing system.
- Research new deals and suppliers to optimise resources.
- Maintain up-to-date contact lists and chase outstanding invoices.
- Handle book-keeping tasks and reconcile payments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in administrative and office roles.
- Familiarity with office management systems such as SharePoint and Outlook.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
- Knowledge of accounting software like Xero and Hubdoc is advantageous.
- Experience with management software like simPRO is a plus.
Benefits:
- Casual dress code.
- Company events to foster team spirit.
- Company pension scheme.
- On-site parking available.