Office Administrator

Office Administrator (Temporary to Permanent)
Location: Shirley
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 43.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and organised Office Administrator to join our team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is a busy and varied role, providing administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office. A key part of the role will be managing the purchase ledger, alongside supporting the sales team and other departments as required.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and resolving invoice queries.
Process invoices, purchase orders, and other administrative paperwork accurately and efficiently.
Support the sales team with administrative tasks, preparing documentation, processing orders, and responding to customer enquiries where required.
Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and emails.
Greet visitors and provide a professional first point of contact.
Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and databases.
Prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
Schedule meetings, appointments, and maintain calendars.
Manage office supplies and place orders when required.
Support management and other departments with general administrative duties.
Ensure office procedures are followed and documentation is kept up to date.
Handle confidential information with discretion.
Requirements
Previous experience in an office administration role.
Experience with purchase ledger or accounts administration is essential.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A proactive and flexible approach to work.