Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

We’re looking for a highly organised and approachable individual to join our growing team as a receptionist. This role blends front-of-house duties with wider administrative support, playing a vital part in the day-to-day operations of our accountancy practice.

You’ll be part of a friendly and professional team, helping us deliver high-quality service to clients across both our offices.

Location: Bromsgrove (with occasional travel to Halesowen)
Contract Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Salary: Minimum wage – £23,500 FTE, depending on experience

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade C (4) or above and C (4) in English Language.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As our receptionist, you’ll support both our clients and our internal team, making sure processes run efficiently and professionally.

Client-facing duties include:

  • Front-of-house greeting of clients
  • Answering calls centrally for two offices
  • Opening and scanning in post, for distribution to relevant directors/managers
  • Maintenance of office supplies levels (stationery, cleaning supplies, beverages etc)
  • Receiving, scanning, storage and return of any physical client books, along with maintenance of control system for such

Client onboarding and compliance

  • Client onboarding tasks, including:
    • Obtaining and recording identification documents
    • Producing tailored Letters of Engagement and Terms of Business from our standard templates
    • Setting up relevant job flows into our practice management system
    • Obtaining agent authority from HM Revenue & Customs
  • Company formations using our formation software
  • Company Secretarial compliance matters, including production and circulation of annual CS01 forms before filing with Companies House
  • Maintenance of company statutory books electronically, including share register changes and production of dividend vouchers

Internal support and administration

  • Assistance with entry of individual staff timesheets into the central firm-wide timesheet system
  • Assistance with month-end billing procedures
  • Regular review of the firm’s sales ledger and initial soft chasing of any overdue debts
  • Calling HMRC on behalf of other staff members
  • Registering clients for additional HMRC services
  • Leading the firm’s Charity of the Year donations/promotions
  • Occasional assistance with tax return files to assist the accounts team

What’s in it for you?

  • Great opportunity to start career in Administration, would be suitable for a recently finished A-level student looking for a career with a friendly firm.
  • In-house training to all staff for new tech and maintaining knowledge
  • Salary sacrifice pension
  • Optional Medical benefit
  • Tech scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • EV salary sacrifice
  • Regular staff entertaining/Team building
  • Standard hour working day is 9-5
  • Time off in lieu system for overtime

What it’s like to work at Cutter & CO

Cutter & Co has been in practice for over 40 years and is a highly respected firm of chartered accountants and business advisers with offices in Bromsgrove and Halesowen. Known for our personalised approach and proactive support for clients, we work with a diverse mix of individuals, businesses and entrepreneurs.

You’ll benefit from the support of colleagues at all levels, gaining exposure to a wide range of industries and clients.

The firm aims to be at the forefront of technological advancements. A strong proficiency in computers and the use of mainstream software will therefore be required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) are also essential from the outset.

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Required qualifications

  • Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade C (4) or above and C (4) in English Language.

Skills required

  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat and Outlook

Personal qualities required

  • Excellent communication skills (telephone, email and in person)
  • Ability to work efficiently independently and in a team

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If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you. Please complete our Indeed application.

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