Receptionist with cashier duties (Temporary, Larne)

Honeycomb Jobs is delighted to be working with a Public Sector client, to recruit a Receptionist with cashier duties for a short term temporary role based in Larne. The Client - The Public Sector organisation is situated in the Larne catchment area. The Role: Credible role reporting to the Organisation Development & Learning Manager within Corporate Services directorate and will be responsible for the provision of a wide-ranging, professional and customer led Reception service to all users including staff, customers, contractors and the general public visiting the relevant office. Duties will include but will not be limited to: Deal with all Reception desk enquiries issuing relevant information on services, special events and initiatives. Answer incoming calls in a timely and professional manner using the organisation's voice telephony system, providing advice and information as necessary. Issue visitor and contractor passes and either advise the appropriate member of staff on their arrival or direct them to the appropriate meeting room. Keep the reception area tidy and clean and ensure that all displays and notice boards are kept up to date. Operate as necessary the internal public address systems including the making of announcements, and to operate when required access control and automated systems located at reception areas, where appropriate. Assist in the implementation of relevant security measures and ensure that the closed circuit television security system is continuously in operation reporting any faults to the Waste & Building Services section, where appropriate. Assist customers, when required, to accurately complete the organisation's forms and photocopy appropriate documentation in accordance with written procedures. Receive, sign for and record hand delivered post and parcels and ensure that the appropriate person is contacted to collect such items. Provide an internal room booking service, where appropriate. Assist all visitors, contractors and members of the public in adhering to the prevailing evacuation procedures. Deal efficiently and politely with all stakeholders at cash desk area, receipting and lodging all income received via internal and external post is recorded within council procedures and on a timely basis. Ensure that all aspects of cash handling, banking and recording of money received is in line with the organisation's agreed financial procedures. Post all income to organisation's computerised accounts system ensuring valid income codes and VAT rates are used for each transaction. Operate credit/debit card machines for income transactions ensuring customer details are kept safe and secure at all times. Prepare daily lodgements for bank and reconcile to management reports to ensure accuracy and security at all times, to include checking of all cash/cheques to ensure no counterfeit monies are received. Allocate payments received against appropriate invoices and debtors accounts on the organisation's accounts package. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training. The Person As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential: A minimum of 5 GCSEs to include English Language and Maths (grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications to demonstrate literacy and numeracy AND 2years' experience working within a customer service environment, to include: Dealing effectively with the general public; Efficient use of computerised accounting packages; and Effective cash handling, to include credit/debit card machine. OR Alternatively, consideration may be given to candidates who do not meet the required qualifications but who can demonstrate fouryears' experience working within a customer service environment, to include: Dealing effectively with the general public; Efficient use of computerised accounting packages; and Effective cash handling, to include credit/debit card machine. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact David McClure, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Honeycomb on . If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Honeycomb to view a wide selection of our current jobs ** Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding. ** Skills: Receptionist customer service Administrator facilities