Receptionist / Administrator – Financial Services (7‑month contract)

About the role

We are seeking a professional, organised, and customer‑focused Receptionist/Administrator to be the first point of contact for a leading financial services firm in London. This is a 7‑month fixed‑term contract offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to support a dynamic office environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming front‑of‑house service for visitors and manage the reception area.
• Handle incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently.
• Manage meeting‑room bookings, set‑up rooms, and resolve basic facilities or IT issues.
• Coordinate refreshments, catering for meetings and office events.
• Provide administrative support including ordering supplies, document management, archiving, and general office coordination.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing post, courier services, and shared administrative inboxes.
• Arrange business travel and related administrative tasks.
• Liaise with building management, maintenance providers, and security to support day‑to‑day operations.
• Administer office security passes and access control.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a corporate reception role.
• Confident, professional, and approachable with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to respond positively to changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Calm and efficient in a busy, fast‑paced office environment.
• Committed to delivering a consistently high standard of service.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary range £38,000 – £40,000 per year.
• 7‑month fixed‑term contract with immediate start.
• Opportunity to work for a B Corp‑certified organisation.
• Professional development within a leading financial services firm.