Administrative Assistant/Bookeeper
A.E.J Greaves Home improvements
Watford, Herts
04.1989 - 09.2006
- Maintained office files in both electronic and hard copies.
- Displayed strong customer service skills with professional telephone manner to resolve customer enquiries.
- Accurately tracked tax, invoicing and budget information using QuickBooks.
- Assembled and mailed informational packets, reports and publications.
- Welcomed guests and clients in upbeat and friendly manner.
- Managed incoming and outgoing calls for busy office.
- Maintained reception area in orderly manner to provide visitors with positive first impression of company.
- Improved current filing system by moving to cloud-based storage solution.
- Managed office inventories, restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Assisted with invoicing and payroll to help facilitate efficient workflow.
- Improved office efficiency by managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Increased customer satisfaction by greeting visitors promptly and professionally.
- Answered inquiries concerning standardised policies, procedures and regulations.
- Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, including calls, email and mail.
- Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Ran reception areas by greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Managed office inventory to ensure timely ordering and replenishment of low-level stock.
- Responded to telephone enquiries from clients, vendors and members of public.
- Standardised department filing system to increase efficiency.
- Processed contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Managed clerical needs of employees, including administrative support, file management and stationery supplies.