Manufacturing Sector | Up to £26,000 DOE | 37.5 hours per week

Are you a highly organised, people-focused professional looking for your next opportunity? If you enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, and you love making a positive first impression, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re recruiting for a Reception & Accounts Admin Assistant to join a leading manufacturing company based in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a balance of front-of-house responsibilities and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:
As Reception & Accounts Admin Assistant, you will:

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, providing a welcoming and professional front-of-house experience.
• Manage incoming enquiries, both in person and via email, by directing them promptly to the relevant departments.
• Keep the reception area clean, organised, and presentable at all times.
• Sort and distribute incoming post to the appropriate teams.
• Coordinate and arrange meetings and appointments for the management team.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take and distribute minutes, and ensure follow-up on action points.
• Set up meeting rooms and organise catering and refreshments as needed.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion.
• Assist in preparing and formatting reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Provide general office support including scanning, filing, photocopying, and shredding documents.
• Undertake a variety of ad-hoc administrative tasks, showing initiative and a proactive approach.
• Deliver administrative support to the management team as required.
• Offer assistance to the accounts department with general administrative duties.
• Support the accounts team with basic purchase ledger data entry and processing.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
To be successful as a Reception & Accounts Admin Assistant, you will have:

• Previous experience in a similar accounts administration or reception-based role.
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency across a range of systems and excellent Excel knowledge.
• Confidence using virtual meeting platforms like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks.
• A strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

What’s in it for you?
When you join this business as a Reception & Accounts Admin Assistant, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary of up to £26,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• 28 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays), rising to 30 days after two years of service.
• 1 paid volunteer day each year to give back to a cause you care about.
• Company events and charity initiatives to get involved in.
• Access to the ‘Salary Extras’ benefits portal offering a range of discounts and perks.
• Support through an Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are interested in this Reception & Accounts Admin Assistant role and feel you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.

Reception & Accounts Admin Assistant | Stoke-on-Trent | Manufacturing Sector