We are now at our final stage of interviews for this position and are therefore no longer accepting any further applications for this role.
Office Manager
A great opportunity has arisen for a full-time Office Manager at a small but busy surveying practice in Berkshire that specialises in high value residential properties in London and the Home Counties.
The position will have a very broad role and requires a highly organised and motivated person who can multi-task, work well in a team
The Role
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Provide administrative assistance to the surveyors and support staff
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Overall management of day to day running of the office
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Responsible for taking calls and directing them as necessary
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Preparing quotes, documents and invoices for new instructions
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Keep system files organised & accessible
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Tracking works in progress to ensure work is issued within agreed timescales
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Introduction and co-ordination of induction program for all new employees
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Co-ordination of all attendance and holiday records
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Database management of works in progress and archiving
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Ensure all company procedures are adhered to
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Coordinating with the Directors to review and update company policies and procedures periodically
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The role may develop into monthly payroll, credit control, quarterly tax returns and pension payments via Xero
Experience Required
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Extensive Office Manager experience
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Diploma, BTEC or other qualifications in Office Administration / Office Management
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Health and Safety at Work Legislation
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Up-to-date knowledge and experience with Xero accounting software
Skills Required
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Concise and confident communication skills and grammatical accuracy, both written and verbal.
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Highly accurate with exceptional attention to detail
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Good IT skills including Word and Excel
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Work effectively in a team as well as working without supervision
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Ability to work in a fast paced environment
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Must be proactive and possess a flexible attitude to the workload
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Ability to perceive problems and react quickly to effect solutions
Working Hours
09.00 – 17.30 Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Holiday Entitlement
4 weeks, plus bank holidays, plus annual Christmas close-down (extra 4-5 days)
Salary
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience
Benefits
Life Assurance
Basic company pension
If you are interest please contact us via together with a copy of your CV.