Receptionist - Reed : Job Details

Reed have partnered with a well-established legal firm in Harrogate seeking a Receptionist to join their close-knit team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is client-focused and takes pride in offering a professional, approachable, and efficient service. The role will involve being the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring the smooth running of front-of-house operations and supporting the wider team with administrative duties.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Greet clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls efficiently
• Manage meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared for appointments
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Maintain a tidy and welcoming reception area
• Assist with general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, filing, and data entry
• Support fee earners and other staff with ad hoc office duties
• Monitor and order office supplies as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Good keyboard skills with the ability to work accurately
• Literate and numerate with a customer-friendly and effective approach to enquiries
• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role, ideally within a professional services environment
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and meet tight deadlines
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the capability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team

Benefits:

• 20 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• 3 days extra over Christmas
• Birthday off
• Private Pension Scheme
• Vitality Health Insurance following a successful probationary period
• Study and Financial support if you are looking to be a solicitor or a qualified conveyancer
• Maternity and Paternity leave