Overview

Carnell provides specialist maintenance and support services that help ensure safety and efficiency for the UK’s road network infrastructure

We are seeking a motivated and professional Receptionist to join our team. This role is pivotal in creating a welcoming first impression, ensuring smooth daily operations, and providing administrative and financial support to the business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact, providing a professional and welcoming experience to visitors and clients.
• Answer and screen all incoming calls, taking and recording messages as required.
• Coordinate and prepare for meetings, including arranging refreshments.
• Process employee expenses and input into Sage accounting software.
• Input weekly and monthly timesheets for payroll and job costing
• Check and process purchase ledger invoices, resolving queries as needed
• Provide payroll support during the Senior Administrator’s absence
• Support HR and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with administrative tasks
• Provide support to other offices and departments within the Carnell Group

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Receptionist role
• Experience of using Microsoft Packages
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent data entry skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Carnell Benefits.

• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to Carnell Rewards – online platform with discounts at over 900 retailers

Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.