About the role
Are you highly organised and friendly? Looking to join a dynamic team? We are currently looking for a professional Office Assistant to be the face of our Bristol office!
You will be the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and colleagues, playing a key role in keeping the office running smoothly, working closely and reporting to the Office Coordinator.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
- Managing the reception and wider office areas ensuring they are always presentable and well stocked
- Managing client meeting rooms and appointments
- Managing parking requests and bookings
- Taking calls, directing inquiries, and taking messages as needed
- Assisting with administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, data entry, and handling post distribution
- Supporting the wider office team with ad-hoc tasks and projects
About You
- Previous experience in a front of house or a customer-facing role is welcomed
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- A friendly, proactive, and professional attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of reliability
Why Bishop Fleming?
Bishop Fleming is an award-winning and certified Great Place to Work® provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. Currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.
From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors.
Bishop Fleming is also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.
With 9 offices, over 49 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs. From owner-managed businesses to large businesses; to schools, not-for-profit and public sector organisations; and private clients we have the full-service expertise to advise our clients.
If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Extra time off at Christmas - in addition to your annual leave entitlement, we close between Christmas and New Year
- A contributory Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
- Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
- Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
- Numerous opportunities for development
Please contact Grace Harris, Recruitment Advisor if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.
We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.
The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.
As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.
