Receptionist (12 month FTC)

Receptionist A fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading independent financial advisory and wealth management firms. The role will require you to deliver an excellent service by being the first point of contact in our Head Office and managing our phone switch board. This role is full-time Monday-Friday with varying shift patterns. Key Responsibilities as our Receptionist will include: Working with other Receptionists on a shift rotation pattern opening and closing reception (8.00am – 4.00pm, 9am – 5pm, 10am – 6pm) Meeting and Greeting clients offering refreshments while waiting to be collected. Assist in maintaining a clean, tidy and well stocked Reception area including all meeting rooms Answering a busy switchboard on behalf of AFH Wealth Management and other Acquisition companies directing calls as appropriate. Taking messages and forwarding to relevant person(s) Issuing, cancelling, monitoring of building security passes to internal and external visitors. Creating reports requested by Management Receiving hand delivered post and parcels and directing accordingly Maintaining the electronic meeting room booking system Organising internal and external meetings including, refreshments, IT requests, room layout changes Tidying Boardrooms, maintaining and keeping stock of kitchen areas, assisting with stationery stock checking Reporting faults, cleaning, and maintenance issues to Reception & Facilities Supervisor and/or the relevant company Overseeing the visitor car parking allocation What we are looking for in our ideal Receptionist:                                                                                                                 Exceptional customer service. Effective organisational skills. Able to work to deadlines. Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must have a keen eye for detail In a position to be flexible with shifts Benefits and Perks at AFH: Flexible working & holidays - Enjoy flexible working and competitive holiday allowance, with annual buy & sell scheme options and your birthday off. Plus, additional holiday days for long service. Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties. Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit. Bonus scheme - All AFH employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year’s service. Health and wellbeing - The MediCash app puts your health in the palm of your hands. Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits. Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes to pursue your career goals. Shopping discounts - Our employees can choose from many retailers to get discounts or cashback on everyday purchases from our favourite high street clothing stores to our go-to supermarkets, as well as access to free online training co With over 30 years of experience and more than 200 accredited advisers nationwide, AFH is one of the UK’s leading independent financial advisory firms. If you or anyone that you know are interested in becoming a part of our growing community as our Receptionist, get in touch and click ‘APPLY’ today or email us via (url removed). We look forward to hearing from you