Receptionist (Part Time) – Tonbridge Office

Spurling Cannon Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative accountancy practice located in Tonbridge, Kent is looking for a proactive part-time receptionist to help manage a range of administrative tasks. This role demands excellent communication skills and a self-driven attitude supporting the office's efficient running. The company offers competitive benefits, including annual leave and volunteering days. Full training will be provided, creating an excellent environment for career progression.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Two annual staff social events

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Must have fantastic communication skills.
• Effective time and task management is necessary.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing post.
• Answer telephone calls politely and take precise messages.
• Perform daily filing including photocopying and scanning.
• Book client records accurately.
• Manage meeting rooms and maintain an up-to-date calendar.

Skills

Fantastic communication skills

Effective time and task management

Ability to deal with people face-to-face

Self-driven

Organised

Ability to handle confidential information

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE’s grades 4 and above (or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive receptionist to join our busy and growing accountancy practice in Tonbridge, Kent. In this role, you will handle a variety of reception and administrative tasks to help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the office. This is an interesting role within a fast‑paced environment, where accuracy and efficiency are essential. Full training and ongoing support provided.
Telephone, email and face‑to‑face contact with clients is an essential part of this role, so excellent communication skills are required.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s grades 4 and above (or equivalent).

Key Responsibilities

• Managing incoming and outgoing post.
• Answering telephone calls promptly in a polite and professional manner, taking clear and precise messages.
• Daily filing which will include photocopying and scanning.
• Booking client records in and out of the office in an accurate and well‑managed manner.
• Booking appointments, managing meeting rooms and maintaining an up‑to‑date calendar.

Key Skills

• Fantastic communication skills
• Effective time and task management
• Ability to deal with people both face‑to‑face and over the telephone
• Self‑driven, organised, and highly motivated
• Well presented
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

What We Offer

• 20 days annual leave, plus Christmas Eve off.
• Birthday leave – enjoy your birthday as a paid day off.
• Two annual staff social events.
• Two paid volunteering days per year to support causes important to you.

Job Type: Part‑time (9:00am – 3:00pm, negotiable), Permanent

Salary: Meets National Minimum Wage

Work Location: In person (188 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BE)

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