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Posted 25 July, 2026

Receptionist

Reed
Saint Albans, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Receptionist

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  • Annual Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
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  • Location: St Albans
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  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
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Join a Top 50 accountancy practice recognised as one of the top 100 Great Places to Work. We are looking for a motivated and organised Receptionist to enhance our front of house operations in St Albans. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in a professional setting, providing exceptional client service and administrative support.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
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  • Handle all incoming calls with professionalism and efficiency.
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  • Perform general reception duties such as booking couriers, ordering lunches, and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
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  • Input archive data and assist in transitioning to paperless archiving.
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  • Manage client records and ensure the safekeeping of client documents.
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  • Maintain meeting rooms and prepare refreshments for client meetings.
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  • Assist with general administration across various departments as needed.
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  • Engage in diary management, drafting correspondence, and supporting HR and Learning & Development teams.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Minimum of three years’ professional experience in a receptionist or front of house role, or experience in hospitality or retail with customer-facing responsibilities.
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  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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  • Experience with CCH or similar Document Management System is desirable but not essential.
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  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
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  • Ability to multitask, prioritise, and maintain a high degree of attention to detail.
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  • Proactive and self-reliant, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
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Benefits:

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  • 25 days holiday.
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  • Pension scheme.
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  • Life Assurance (4x salary).
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  • Opportunity to develop and grow in a supportive environment.
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This role is office-based due to the requirement to welcome clients in person, and our hybrid working policy does not apply.