Temporary Office Manager (2-3 Month Assignment)

Temporary Office Manager (2-3 Month Assignment)

📍 Kingston
💷 £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE)
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
🏢 Fully office-based
🚗 Parking available
🚀 Immediate start available

The client is primarily looking for an experienced Office Manager with QuickBooks experience, a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved wherever needed.
This is a varied role within a small, supportive team where everyone pitches in and wears multiple hats.
The responsibilities outlined below are desirable, but candidates do not need to have experience in every area to be considered.We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to join a friendly and supportive team based in Kingston on a temporary basis for 2-3 months. This is a busy and varied position suited to someone who enjoys being at the heart of an office and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinating office facilities, suppliers and external contractors, including cleaning services
Raising purchase orders using QuickBooks and supporting invoice processing, ordering activities and supplier administration
Maintaining warehouse and storage areas, supporting stock control and inventory management, and assisting with operational and project-based requirements
Coordinating shipments and deliveries, checking goods against delivery notes and purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers regarding outstanding items
Arranging travel, accommodation and transport bookings, researching options and managing associated administration
Carrying out weekly fire alarm checks, recording monthly utility meter readings and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office
Maintaining employee and supplier records and providing general administrative support using Microsoft Office
Managing incoming post and deliveries, alongside office supplies, stationery, kitchen and cleaning stock
Managing the main switchboard, directing calls, taking messages and welcoming visitors to the office
Organising refreshments, lunches and catering, while ensuring meeting rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard
Providing occasional support with organising and moving deliveries when requiredAbout You

Previous experience in an Office Manager, Operations Manager or similar role
Experience using QuickBooks is highly desirable
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Comfortable working in a hands-on role with varied responsibilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proactive, adaptable and highly organised
Strong attention to detail
Friendly, approachable and able to build positive relationships across the business
Comfortable working independently as well as part of a teamWhat's on Offer?

Immediate start available
2-3 month temporary assignment
Full-time, office-based role
Parking available
Casual dress code
Friendly and collaborative team environment where everyone supports each other
Opportunity to work autonomously, with around three people typically in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays
Varied and fast-paced position
Interviews taking place ASA

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