Receptionist

A respected and busy legal practice based in the Whitefield/Bury area is looking for a professional friendly and well-organised Receptionist to join their team. This is a key front-of-house position where you will be the first point of contact for clients ensuring a welcoming efficient and professional service at all times.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment has strong communication skills and takes pride in delivering excellent service within a structured office setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answering incoming calls as part of a team directing calls and taking accurate messages
• Greeting clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Checking scanning and verifying client identification documents
• Handling general enquiries face-to-face and over the telephone efficiently and professionally
• Processing card payments securely (in person and over the phone)
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Maintaining electronic diaries and coordinating meeting room bookings
• Preparing daily banking
• Ordering stationery and office supplies
• Ensuring the reception area is always presentable and welcoming
• Adhering to GDPR regulations at all times
• Supporting wider administrative duties including scanning file handling and managing case records on internal systems
• Assisting with archiving and retrieval of client files when required

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role is essential
• Legal sector experience is beneficial but not required
• Minimum GCSE level education (Grade 49 / AC or equivalent)
• Professional approachable and confident manner
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Comfortable dealing with clients in person and over the phone
• Good basic IT skills with ability to learn new systems
• Highly organised with a positive can-do attitude

If interested please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.