At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage office operations, coordinate suppliers, and support team activities.
- Company: Join a friendly, collaborative team in a dynamic office environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, immediate start, and casual dress code.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a varied role with great team support.
- Qualifications: Experience in office management and QuickBooks is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Kingston
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Fully office-based
Parking available
Immediate start available
The client is primarily looking for an experienced Office Manager with QuickBooks experience, a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved wherever needed. This is a varied role within a small, supportive team where everyone pitches in and wears multiple hats. The responsibilities outlined below are desirable, but candidates do not need to have experience in every area to be considered.
- Coordinating office facilities, suppliers and external contractors, including cleaning services
- Raising purchase orders using QuickBooks and supporting invoice processing, ordering activities and supplier administration
- Maintaining warehouse and storage areas, supporting stock control and inventory management, and assisting with operational and project-based requirements
- Coordinating shipments and deliveries, checking goods against delivery notes and purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers regarding outstanding items
- Arranging travel, accommodation and transport bookings, researching options and managing associated administration
- Carrying out weekly fire alarm checks, recording monthly utility meter readings and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office
- Maintaining employee and supplier records and providing general administrative support using Microsoft Office
- Managing incoming post and deliveries, alongside office supplies, stationery, kitchen and cleaning stock
- Managing the main switchboard, directing calls, taking messages and welcoming visitors to the office
- Organising refreshments, lunches and catering, while ensuring meeting rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard
- Providing occasional support with organising and moving deliveries when required
About You
- Previous experience in an Office Manager, Operations Manager or similar role
- Experience using QuickBooks is highly desirable
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on role with varied responsibilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive, adaptable and highly organised
- Strong attention to detail
- Friendly, approachable and able to build positive relationships across the business
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
What's on Offer
- Immediate start available
- 2-3 month temporary assignment
- Full-time, office-based role
- Parking available
- Casual dress code
- Friendly and collaborative team environment where everyone supports each other
- Opportunity to work autonomously, with around three people typically in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays
- Varied and fast-paced position
- Interviews taking place ASA
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