Accounts and administration Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Receptionist
Knowles Fleet —Colchester
- £28,129.46 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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4d
Customer Care Administrator
Anchor Safety LLP —Great Blakenham
- £26,500 - £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
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4d
Business and Finance Administrator
Suffolk County Council —Ipswich
- £25,185 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- IT
- Annual leave
Finance Administrator
Care UK —Colchester
- Administrative experience
Cabin Fleet Administrator
Wernick Group Limited —Wickford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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General Administrator and PA to Director
Brookhouse —Colchester
- £24,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Executive Secretary
Block Management UK Ltd —Sudbury
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
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7d
Accounts Payable Administrator
Care UK —Colchester
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
Payroll/Accounts Administrator
Douglas Steers & Company —Colchester
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Administration Assistant/BookKeeper
Se7ven Wholesale —Ipswich
- £24,420.00 - £38,167.67 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Accountancy Firm Office Manager/Administrator
Booksure Accounting Limited —Rayleigh
- £25,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- Tax experience
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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12h
Finance Administrator
IPRS Health —Claydon
- £26,436.80 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Admin Assistant
Unity Schools Partnership —Haverhill
- £15,055 - £24,795 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Care plans
11d
Operational Administrator
Ringway Jacobs —Ardleigh
- Driving
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Customer Operations Administrator
Drax Group —Ipswich
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
11d
Customer Operations Admin
Pontoon —Ipswich
- £12.71 - £13.00 an hour
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
10d
Junior Customer Onboarding Administrator
Its Lolly —Braintree
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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11d
Customer Account Administrator
Prolog Fulfilment —Sudbury
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- IT
- In-person
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9d
Part Time Business Administrator
Prime Appointments —Writtle
- £17 - £18 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Time management
14d
Accounts Payable & Rebates Administrator
710 Crane Ltd. —Ipswich
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Microsoft Office

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Receptionist

Knowles Fleet
Colchester

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£28,129.46 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
Car scheme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Data entry
Organisational skills
Front desk
Computer skills
Clerical experience
Phone etiquette
Office experience

Full job description

Knowles Fleet is one of the UK’s leading transport management service providers, helping hundreds of organisations up and down the country to successfully run their fleets.

We’re 100% owned by our employees, which means everyone shares in our profits through regular bonuses. Plus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a car scheme, staff discounts, health and wellbeing perks and more.

Our team of 80 currently work from our head office in Great Bentley near Colchester.

As of July 2026, we will be relocating to Lodge Park Business Centre, Lodge Lane, Colchester CO4 5NE.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:30 and Friday 08:30 – 16:30.

As of July 2026, we will be relocating to Lodge Park Business Centre, Lodge Lane, Colchester CO4 5NE.

Working hours are Monday to and Friday 12.00pm - 5.00pm

Overview
The main purpose of this role is to be the first point of contact for anyone getting in touch with the company, whether they’re visiting in person, calling, or using live chat or email. The Receptionist helps make sure everyone feels welcomed and that enquiries are handled quickly and sent to the right place.

Alongside greeting visitors and managing day-to-day communication, the role also supports the wider team with general admin tasks. This includes helping during busy periods, sorting post, sending out key documents, ordering supplies, and assisting users with simple account queries.

Responsibilities

Welcome all visitors, drivers, suppliers, and contractors promptly and professionally, ensuring they sign in/out and follow all safety and security procedures.
Monitor and manage Tawk (live chat) inquiries, responding or directing to the appropriate department.
Monitor the enquiries mailbox, ensuring timely responses or escalations.
Answer switchboard calls, providing information where appropriate or directing callers to the correct team.
Manage the call-back facility, ensuring follow-up actions are completed promptly.
Provide telephone support to all departments during busy periods or staff absences.
Deal with incoming and outgoing post, ensuring accurate distribution.
Provide administrative support to departments during peak workloads or staff absence.
Assist users with unlocking online accounts and updating their address details.
Produce and send claims history letters as required.
Send letters and supply insurance certificates for parking permit requests.
Order staff uniform, food supplies, and general office supplies as needed.
Maintain a tidy, professional, and welcoming reception area at all times

Skills

Proven office experience with strong organisational abilities
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent phone etiquette with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in data entry and record keeping
Previous clerical or administrative experience preferred but not essential
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment

The salary for the post is £28,129.46, calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Following 12-months continuous service you will also qualify for a monthly EOT bonus.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage diversity

Pay: £28,129.46 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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