Office Administrator

Job Title: Office Administrator
Location: Central Bristol
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week, Office-based)
Start: ASAP
Duration: Temporary - October to December

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Administrator to join our administration team in a dynamic laboratory based in central Bristol. This is a full-time temporary position from October to December, working 35 hours per week. The ideal candidate will support the smooth daily operations of the office and assist with the accounts payable function when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for office visitors, manage meeting logistics, including refreshments and lunches.
• Maintain Health & Safety (H&S) management documentation and conduct monthly office H&S checks.
• Manage diaries for Directors, maintain the shared office calendar, and update the staff register.
• Assist HR with maintaining training records and supporting the induction procedure for new recruits.
• Maintain and order office supplies to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
• Coordinate with external contractors for internal facilities management as needed.
• Organise business travel for employees, maintain a travel database, and process related expense claims.
• Support the Accounts Administrator with day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Assist in processing purchase requests, purchase orders, and invoices.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in an office administration role, ideally with exposure to finance or accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with SAGE 200 Professional is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator to support a busy and dynamic environment during a critical period. Financial or an accounting background is preferred.

For immediate consideration please click apply.