Receptionist/Property Assistant

Due to a forthcoming retirement, we are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Receptionist to join our busy multi disciplinary law practice. This role is very much “front of house” and will consist of a variety of administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of our offices in Aboyne and Ballater. The ideal candidate will require excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a wider team.

 

The role will be split between our offices in Aboyne and Ballater, generally on a 3/2 split but subject to the requirements of the business/holiday/sickness cover.

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensuring reception and areas accessible to the public are maintained in good order and any issues reported to the Facilities Assistant/Property Manager.
  • Greeting clients or walk in enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Maintenance of physical reception diaries and online viewing diaries.
  • Answering and forwarding telephone calls or messages to property advisers and solicitors.
  • Booking property viewings and carrying out feedback calls, ensuring that the seller is advised thereafter.
  • Uploading and making changes to properties on the ASPC and Mackinnons websites.
  • Carrying out regular audits of office keys and ensuring any discrepancies are reported in a timely fashion.
  • Maintenance of petty cash register, reporting balance monthly to Head Cashier along with production of receipts.
  • Maintenance of the internal buyer list.
  • Ensuring that all wall mounted advertising is correct and seasonally relevant.
  • Obtain client ID and ensure it is issued to the relevant fee earner/adviser and uploaded to legal Client Relationship Management (CRM) system
  • Processing and distributing incoming, outgoing and internal mail.
  • Scanning documentation to CRM and Fee Earners.
  • Obtaining utilities readings and sending on to the Facilities Assistant/Property Manager.
  • Monitoring and ordering of cleaning supplies, stationery and other sundry items.
  • Ensuring that there are constant stocks of firm marketing material, business cards etc.
  • Liaise with office cleaners and window cleaners as required.
  • Assist with preparation for firm events, including exhibitions, career fairs and Shire Games.
  • General housekeeping.

Requirements

  • Good interpersonal communication and professional telephone manner.
  • Presentable in your appearance and pleasant in your manner.
  • Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft packages.

Qualifications/Experience

  • Standard Grade/Nat 5 or equivalent in English is essential for the role.
  • Strong IT skills with Microsoft packages.
  • Knowledge of legal and property CRM advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Apply with a CV in confidence to:

Laura Totten, Property Manager

laura@mackinnons.com 

 

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