Team Secretary/Receptionist

Department: Administration

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Uckfield

Description

Simmons Gainsford (part of Sumer Group) is a well-established and leading firm of Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, known for delivering high-quality, partner-led services to entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies and private individuals. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a personable, client-focussed approach, the firm offers a supportive and professional working environment.

The role will be based in our Uckfield office and is a varied administrative position that combines front-of-house responsibilities with broader office and Personal Assistant (PA) support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office, providing reception cover when required while also supporting the Facilities & Business (FB) function and PA team. This position would suit someone who is highly organised, adaptable and enjoys working in a client-facing role alongside general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing reception cover as required, including meeting, greeting and liaising with clients
• Operating the switchboard and managing incoming calls
• Diary management and scheduling meetings
• Booking meetings and preparing boardrooms
• Assisting with client invoicing and credit notes
• Drafting Letters of Engagement
• Supporting fire safety and health & safety procedures
• Ordering stationary and office equipment
• Preparing refreshments for meetings
• Printing, scanning, photocopying, filing and document binding
• Supporting ad hoc projects and administrative tasks
• Undertaking errands as reasonably required
• Providing general administrative support as needed

Please note: the above duties are not exhaustive and may vary as required

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High attention to detail, with the ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Strong IT skills, with an intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role within Professional Services
• Experience using relevant software packages such as CCH or CoAct

Belong @ Sumer

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