£31,050 + Great BenefitsAn exciting new career opportunity has arisen for an accomplished, organised and highly professional individual to join a growing business.
You will be joining a team that has built long-standing commercial success and an impressive reputation for providing outstanding specialist advisory services to clients across the globe.Our client is a leading commercial barristers' chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing services across the areas of construction and engineering; energy and natural resources; infrastructure and utilities; international arbitration; IT and technology; offshore construction and marine engineering; planning and environment; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.The successful Receptionist / Conference Facilitator will work as the first point of contact for visitors to Chambers, creating a professional and welcoming environment for clients and other visitors.
They will provide effective and efficient support services to ensure the smooth running of front of house.
They will ensure conference suite bookings are fully planned and managed and will handle all calls to Chambers courteously and efficiently.
The ideal applicant is a diligent, confident and professional individual, able to provide the full range of reception duties in a friendly and proactive manner.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance and Administration Manager.Key Responsibilities
Providing a courteous service to all enquiries.
Operating the switchboard and actioning calls as appropriate.
Taking messages and ensuring they reach the appropriate person promptly.
Welcoming visitors and advising of arrivals as required or directed.
Advising clerks of clients arriving in the building.
Advising the administration department of any contractors in the building.
Providing permits to work, if appropriate.
Ensuring building security entry and exit procedures are adhered to.
Booking conference rooms on the Chambers practice management system (Lex).
Ordering lunches for conferences, meetings, etc.
Assisting with mini-pupillage and pupillage application processes.
Assisting with advertising Legal Assistant vacancy on university websites.
Keeping reception areas clean and tidy.
Booking restaurants and taxis and ordering flowers/gifts/couriers as requested.
Ordering coffee, tea, crockery, glassware, cutlery and all other sundry or stock items as required.
Receiving deliveries and liaising with the post room to ensure prompt dispatch to addressee.
Assisting the administration department with various duties.
Ensuring stock room always has sufficient wine, beer, Champagne, etc.
with fridges fully stocked.
Skills & Experience
Educated to GCSE standard as a minimum, with 5 GCSEs including English and Maths minimum grade 5 (or equivalent)
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a reception role ideally in the professional services sector
Well presented, conscientious and reliable
Excellent organisational skills
Professional with an eye for detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills including excellent telephone manner
Self-motivated and proactive with a willingness to learn
Ability to plan ahead and prioritise workloads effectively
Good IT skills with experience of O365
Benefits
20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 22 days after one year and 25 days after two years)
6% pension contribution
Bonus scheme
Season ticket loan
Permanent health insurance
Private medical insurance
Half day 'birthday' holiday
This is a superb opportunity for a highly organised individual with a positive outlook, excited by the prospect of a career in a client facing role within the legal sector.
It is an ideal full-time role for a friendly individual with a professional demeanour and a client-focused attitude.
You will be part of a small team that works closely together to deliver outstanding client service.
08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £31050.00 per annum + Great Benefits
Posted: 2025-05-04 23:35:03
Finance AssistantSalary: £22,400 pro rata (full-time equivalent £28,000) Contract: Permanent, Part-time Working hours: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, flexible hours, 3 days in the Oxford office Location: Oxford (The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE)
About Ethical Property
Founded 25 years ago, the Ethical Property Company provides affordable workspaces to charities, community groups, campaigns and social businesses working for a fairer and more sustainable society.
From humble beginnings, the company has grown steadily and now owns or manages 17 centres across the UK, providing office, retail and conference space to over 1,000 social change organisations.
Flexible leasing arrangements provide our tenants with long-term security, and working alongside like-minded organisations offers them influence-enhancing networking opportunities.
The company has some 100 staff, based in our properties in London, Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Bath, Brighton and Manchester.
Our centres are managed to minimise energy use, waste, car travel and the use of harmful materials while offering tenants modern, affordable, and flexible space managed in a transparent and supportive way.
The Post
The Finance Assistant role will be responsible for the management of the accounts receivable functions for Ethical Property and The Social Justice and Human Rights Centre, and provide support for accounts payable.
The Finance Assistant will report to the Finance Manager.
Finance Responsibilities
Using accounting software, QuickBooks and Sage Intacct.Sales ledger , Ensuring sales invoices are raised for rent, management of monthly tenant recharges, raising booking invoices for meeting and conference rooms, and any ad hoc sales invoices as required., Processing the monthly direct debit collections from tenants., Ensure invoice entries for conference and meeting room bookings are uploaded to the finance system from the booking system.
, Applying tenant changes (e.g., moves in and out, downsizing/upsizing) in the finance system., Management of tenant deposits, including processing any refunds., Management of the ledger, including allocation of receipts, customer statements., Responding to customer queries and requests., Support and cover for the Credit Controller, working to resolve outstanding debt in a timely manner., Provide debtor reports to Finance Manager and relevant Centre Manager and Conference Sales Co-ordinator on a monthly basis.
, Ensure all sales ledger paperwork is scanned and filed.
Other tasks , Posting bank receipts (including direct debits) from customers.
, Support for accounts payable when needed., Assisting with tasks such as VAT return and audit., Other reasonable finance-related tasks.
Person Specification
Personal competencies and skills:, Collaborative approach with strong teamwork skills., Customer-focused approach to providing a finance service., A high level of personal organisation
Essential skills and experience:, AAT part-qualified or passed finalist., Ability to act quickly and effectively using their own initiative., Meticulous attention to detail., Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work, multi-task and remain flexible., Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines., Excellent communication skills at all levels., To be able to work alone and as part of a wider team., To be trustworthy, personable and reliable., A commitment to provide a good service to our tenants and colleagues., Excellent IT skills, including computerised accounts packages and Microsoft Office - at least to an intermediate level in Excel., A commitment to social and environmental issues.
Contractual Details The post is part-time, working 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
The working hours will be between 9 am - 5 pm and can be set to a pattern that suits the employee.
Two days a week can be worked remotely if preferred.
The salary will be £22,400 pro rata (£28,000 FTE) a year.
The role is based in Oxford.
Benefits include 25 days' holiday entitlement (pro-rata), in addition to all statutory public bank holidays.
We offer a 3% to 7% company contribution to a pension, life insurance, a free company bicycle scheme with bicycle maintenance costs, season ticket loans, as well as other benefits. Click ''Apply'' to be emailed information about how to complete your application. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £22400.00 per annum + pro rata
Posted: 2025-04-30 15:32:16
NEW ROLE Property Paralegal / Fee Earner Manchester
Are you an experienced Paralegal or Fee Earner with a passion for property law? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm, is looking to expand their dynamic team by appointing talented individuals to support their busy property department.
As a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in managing the residential conveyancing process for our clients, primarily mortgage lenders, who have repossessed properties due to mortgage arrears or breaches.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing all aspects of the residential conveyancing process, ensuring smooth transactions.
- Preparing memos of sale and auction packs.
- Reviewing residential titles and providing detailed reports.
- Drafting, reviewing, and issuing sales contracts and related documents.
- Communicating efficiently and professionally with clients, solicitors, and asset managers.
- Answering queries and providing regular updates to all parties involved.
- Handling the exchange of contracts and post-sale matters, including the distribution of surplus funds where applicable.
Ideally you will have prior experience in a residential conveyancing or paralegal role.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems are essential.
The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a sound understanding of the law and legal systems, and a professional, goal-oriented attitude with the ability to meet targets.
While not essential, a law degree or equivalent qualification would be advantageous, as would knowledge of CPR rules.
Experience within financial services or working in a legal environment, particularly for a top financial services organisation, is also desirable.
In return you will be part of a supportive organisation that keeps you at their focus and therefore offer a range of additional benefits including:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- 22 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holidays.
- Season ticket loans to ease your commute
- Workplace pension
- Health cash plan
- Critical illness cover
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Discounts on legal services, online shopping, and cycle-to-work schemes.
- Flexibility
- Hybrid working
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, the successful candidate can expect a salary ranging from £25-£35k dependant of level of experience / qualification.
For more information on this excellent opportunity please contact Tracy today at t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternately call 0161 9147 357 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 09:40:19
