Junior Administrator / Receptionist – Central London

Junior Administrator / Receptionist – Central London

Newstaff Employment is recruiting a Junior Administrator / Receptionist to join a prestigious, long-established professional services company in Central London. This opportunity is ideal for someone with at least one year’s office experience who is looking to develop their career in administration, reception and business support. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative assistance, manage appointments, welcome visitors and help maintain the smooth running of a busy professional office. We are looking for a confident, personable and well-organised individual with excellent communication skills and a genuine willingness to learn and progress.

Location: Central London
Salary: £26,000–£30,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
Working Hours: Full-Time
Job Type: Junior Administrator / Receptionist
Experience Required: Minimum 1 Year of Full-Time Office Experience
Industry: Professional Services

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to colleagues and senior members of staff.
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments and coordinate meeting schedules.
• Organise meeting rooms and assist with meeting preparations.
• Prepare, format and copy type letters, documents and business correspondence.
• Draft routine correspondence and ensure documents are presented professionally.
• Monitor incoming emails and distribute information to the appropriate colleagues.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Assist with organising and filing accounts-related documentation.
• Order stationery and monitor office supply requirements.
• Coordinate training events, including scheduling and administrative arrangements.
• Update internal databases and online business systems.
• Support the reception desk and provide a welcoming first point of contact.
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Take accurate messages and ensure information reaches the relevant person.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and general postal duties.
• Assist with scanning, photocopying and document management.
• Maintain accurate administrative records and update spreadsheets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure office activities run efficiently.
• Complete additional reception and general administration duties as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of five GCSEs at grades A–C (or grades 9–4), including English and Mathematics.
• At least one year’s full-time work experience within an office environment.
• Good understanding of general office administration procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident, friendly and professional manner.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word for document preparation and formatting.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel for basic spreadsheets and administrative tasks.
• Professional telephone manner and good customer service skills.
• Ability to manage diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Confidence handling emails and business correspondence.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A positive approach to learning new systems and procedures.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• A reliable, punctual and enthusiastic attitude.
• Willingness to take on varied administrative responsibilities.
• Motivation to develop professionally and progress within an office environment.

Previous reception experience, particularly within a professional services company, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join?

• Competitive annual salary of £26,000–£30,000.
• Excellent employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a prestigious, long-established professional services company.
• Work in a professional Central London office environment.
• Gain experience across both administration and reception.
• Develop valuable office management and organisational skills.
• Opportunity to support colleagues across different business functions.
• Gain practical experience coordinating meetings and training events.
• Build confidence in professional communication and client-facing responsibilities.
• Develop your Microsoft Office and business administration skills.
• Opportunity to learn, develop and progress professionally.
• Varied responsibilities within a busy office environment.
• Support throughout the recruitment process from Newstaff Employment.

How to Apply

Interested in this administrator job in London? Don’t hang about—send us your CV, and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Commercial Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information about our current administrator vacancies? Feel free to contact Anne Marie at 01727 864 777or email your CV directly to [email protected].

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