Receptionist

Ernest Wilson is one of the UK's leading business transfer agencies, helping people buy and sell businesses across the UK since 1956. Due to continued success, we are looking to recruit a friendly, professional, and organised Receptionist to join our team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy office environment, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service. The Role As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you will play a key role in creating a positive and professional impression of Ernest Wilson. Your responsibilities will include: Meeting and greeting clients and visitors Answering and directing incoming telephone calls Managing incoming and outgoing post Handling general office administration duties Maintaining meeting rooms and reception areas Supporting colleagues with administrative tasks as required Managing enquiries and ensuring they are dealt with promptly and professionally About You We are looking for someone who: Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills Is friendly, professional, and approachable Has good organisational and administrative skills Can manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively Is confident using Microsoft Office and general office systems Has previous reception or customer service experience (preferred but not essential) Hours We are flexible and welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours. Standard full-time hours are: Week 1 9:00am to 5:30pm 30-minute lunch break Week 2 9:00am to 6:00pm 1-hour lunch break We are happy to consider applicants looking to work either 4 or 5 days per week and can discuss alternative working patterns for the right candidate. What We Offer Competitive salary Friendly and supportive working environment Established and respected business with a strong reputation Opportunity to work within a successful and growing team Training and ongoing support If you are a professional and personable individual looking to join a well-established Leeds business, we would love to hear from you.