1,236 Front Desk Receptionists jobs in the United Kingdom

About Us

YouLend is a rapidly growing FinTech that is the preferred embedded financing platform for many of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, tech companies, and Payment Service Providers. Our software platform enables our partners to extend their value proposition by offering flexible financing products in their own branding, to their merchant base, without capital at risk.  

We are owned by the leading Private Equity company, EQT, and have grown +100% year-on-year since 2020. We are headquartered in London, UK, but are also present in several European countries as well as the United States where we service our partners, including eBay, Amazon, Just Eat, Shopify, and Stripe.  

The Role

We are seeking an Office Assistant to join our sociable and dynamic team. If you thrive on interacting with diverse individuals, excel in an organised setting, and enjoy a lively, fast-paced, and fun atmosphere, this role might be perfect for you!

Your responsibilities will include maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment for both employees and guests, greeting visitors, and ensuring they have a positive first impression of YouLend. Additionally, you will manage travel arrangements, assist with monthly events, keep the office stocked with essential supplies and arrange couriers to send and retrieve equipment.

Reporting to the Office Manager, you will also collaborate closely with various other departments within the business.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Look after visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing them appropriately, and notifying the relevant colleagues
• Admin tasks such as post handling, arranging couriers, ordering gifts/incentives, ordering stock (including branded items), arranging photographers
• Ensuring meeting rooms are adequately tidy and setting up meetings as required, as well as ordering breakfast/lunches and making drinks
• Organising employee benefits; booking massage therapist, ordering birthday cakes, setting up lunch each day
• Organising flights and hotels for international travel, as well as booking restaurants and other trip requirements
• Liaising with the building management team and Landlords to resolve issues in the office
• Onboarding new starters, creating welcome packs and arranging introduction meetings with various teams. Offboarding leavers and removing them from various accounts.
• Restock kitchen each morning and afternoon.
• Responsible for Ocado weekly orders
• Highlighting and resolving, if possible, any issues within the office or escalating to the Office Manager
• Assisting with projects; office extensions, desk moves, health and safety inspections
• Arranging meetings with external suppliers and contractors
• Keeping employees updated with company-wide updates
• Responding to and keeping on top of the Office Management inbox

The ideal candidate will have the following skillset:  

• Excellent time management
• Be able to prioritise your workload
• Friendly and approachable (you will represent YouLend and be the first person external visitors see)
• Organisation skills and very good attention to details
• Ability to work under pressure and with changing requirements and priorities
• Professional and positive communication skills in person, over the phone and in writing
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• First aid and fire safety trained (ideal but not mandatory)

Desirable skills:

• First aid and fire safety trained (ideal but not mandatory)

Salary: £29,000 - 30,000 + £2000 quarterly bonus (based on performance)

Benefits

Why join YouLend?  

• Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the “Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025” by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace. 

• Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a “Top 250 Fintech Worldwide” company by CNBC. 

It’s just getting fun: 

• We have developed powerful solutions, won some significant partnerships, and are growing at a rapid pace.  

• But the global opportunity is still massive, and YouLend is a raw organisation where we are only just getting started.  

Lots of upsides: 

• High-growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business).  

• Well-capitalised with supportive private equity backing.  

• Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets.  

Motivating work environment:  

• A high-quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives.  

• Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other’s backs.  

• Independent work environment where results matter.  
• Data-driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti-red tape). 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:   

• Stock Options 

• Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA  

• EAP with Health Assured 

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 

• Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London 

• Free Gym in office building in Holborn 

• Subsidised Lunch via Feedr 

• Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office 

• Monthly in office Masseuse 

• Team and Company Socials 

• Football Power League / Paddle and Yoga Club 

At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law. 

Job Title: Payroll Office Assistant

Location: Cumbernauld

Work Pattern: Full time - Monday-Friday, Fully Office Based

About Optical Express

Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider, and Europe’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Each week Optical Express Surgeons undertake more laser eye surgery and private intraocular lens procedures collectively than any other providers. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. Operating clinics across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, Optical Express, supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, is a thought leader in the global optometry and refractive surgery industry.

Optical Express gives patients their very best results through investing in state of the art technology, employing experienced, highly skilled surgeons and optometrists, continuously analysing clinical outcomes and working with pioneers and innovators from within the industry, to include Johnson & Johnson Vision and Zeiss.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Payroll Office Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the payroll department, assisting with weekly expense runs, managing employee details, processing new starts and leavers, handling both electronic and paper filing, and answering phone inquiries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in payroll administration while ensuring smooth and accurate operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing weekly expense runs, ensuring timely and accurate submission of expenses.
• Support the processing of changes to employee details, including address, bank information, and tax details.
• Manage electronic and paper filing of payroll documentation, ensuring all records are kept up-to-date and compliant with company policies.
• Coordinate and process information related to new hires and employee leavers, including preparation of documentation and payroll updates.
• Answer incoming phone calls, address queries, and direct calls to appropriate team members as needed.
• Assist with any other payroll-related administrative tasks, as required by the payroll department.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in an office or administrative role, ideally with exposure to payroll or HR functions.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable with digital filing systems.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.

What’s in it for you?

• An industry leading salary
• State of the art, modern working environments
• 29 days annual leave
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking

Please apply now by uploading your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.

GOAT Interactive is the online division of the Editec Group. The objective of GOAT Interactive is to use our vast knowledge of Africa, combined with digital excellence, to ensure that all of our brands occupy the podium positions in the countries we operate in. With a growing presence in 18 countries, GOAT represents the largest group of gaming brands on the continent.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and people-focused HR & Office Administrator to join our growing team. This varied role will involve supporting the Head of HR in maintaining smooth HR processes, ensuring the office runs efficiently, and providing first-line IT assistance where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to begin or further their career in administration, with an interest in Human Resources. No formal HR qualification is required, but a willingness to learn and grow in the role is essential.

HR Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of HR
• Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date employee records, personnel files, and HR databases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Coordinate recruitment admin: post job adverts, schedule interviews, and prepare contracts.
• Support the onboarding process by preparing induction packs, setting up new starter records, and ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed.

Office Administration

• Monitor stock levels and order office supplies, ensuring resources are available for staff when needed.
• Greet and assist visitors, acting as a welcoming first point of contact for the business.
• Keep our office environment organised and pleasant.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors for ad-hoc requests.
• Support the setup of meetings, events, and office activities.
• Support the Head of HR with planning company events and be an active member of the social committee.

Basic IT Support

• Provide first-line IT support for simple queries (e.g., setting up new starters, resetting passwords)
• Maintain accurate records of IT equipment, user accounts, and software licences.
• Liaise with external IT support providers for escalated technical issues or more complex troubleshooting.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required

Desirable:

• An interest in Human Resources and/or office management
• Previous administrative experience in an office environment
• Familiarity with HR software or databases (training will be provided)

*** We operate a hybrid working model of 3 days per week at our office on Fenchurch Street and 2 days working from home. Please ensure this works for you before applying! ***

GOAT Interactive is the online division of the Editec Group. The objective of GOAT Interactive is to use our vast knowledge of Africa, combined with digital excellence, to ensure that all of our brands occupy the podium positions in the countries we operate in. With a growing presence in 18 countries, GOAT represents the largest group of gaming brands on the continent.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and people-focused HR & Office Administrator to join our growing team. This varied role will involve supporting the Head of HR in maintaining smooth HR processes, ensuring the office runs efficiently, and providing first-line IT assistance where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to begin or further their career in administration, with an interest in Human Resources. No formal HR qualification is required, but a willingness to learn and grow in the role is essential.

HR Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of HR
• Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date employee records, personnel files, and HR databases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Coordinate recruitment admin: post job adverts, schedule interviews, and prepare contracts.
• Support the onboarding process by preparing induction packs, setting up new starter records, and ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed.

Office Administration

• Monitor stock levels and order office supplies, ensuring resources are available for staff when needed.
• Greet and assist visitors, acting as a welcoming first point of contact for the business.
• Keep our office environment organised and pleasant.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors for ad-hoc requests.
• Support the setup of meetings, events, and office activities.
• Support the Head of HR with planning company events and be an active member of the social committee.

Basic IT Support

• Provide first-line IT support for simple queries (e.g., setting up new starters, resetting passwords)
• Maintain accurate records of IT equipment, user accounts, and software licences.
• Liaise with external IT support providers for escalated technical issues or more complex troubleshooting.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required

Desirable:

• An interest in Human Resources and/or office management
• Previous administrative experience in an office environment
• Familiarity with HR software or databases (training will be provided)

*** We operate a hybrid working model of 3 days per week at our office on Fenchurch Street and 2 days working from home. Please ensure this works for you before applying! ***

GOAT Interactive is the online division of the Editec Group. The objective of GOAT Interactive is to use our vast knowledge of Africa, combined with digital excellence, to ensure that all of our brands occupy the podium positions in the countries we operate in. With a growing presence in 18 countries, GOAT represents the largest group of gaming brands on the continent.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and people-focused HR & Office Administrator to join our growing team. This varied role will involve supporting the Head of HR in maintaining smooth HR processes, ensuring the office runs efficiently, and providing first-line IT assistance where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to begin or further their career in administration, with an interest in Human Resources. No formal HR qualification is required, but a willingness to learn and grow in the role is essential.

HR Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of HR
• Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date employee records, personnel files, and HR databases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Coordinate recruitment admin: post job adverts, schedule interviews, and prepare contracts.
• Support the onboarding process by preparing induction packs, setting up new starter records, and ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed.

Office Administration

• Monitor stock levels and order office supplies, ensuring resources are available for staff when needed.
• Greet and assist visitors, acting as a welcoming first point of contact for the business.
• Keep our office environment organised and pleasant.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors for ad-hoc requests.
• Support the setup of meetings, events, and office activities.
• Support the Head of HR with planning company events and be an active member of the social committee.

Basic IT Support

• Provide first-line IT support for simple queries (e.g., setting up new starters, resetting passwords)
• Maintain accurate records of IT equipment, user accounts, and software licences.
• Liaise with external IT support providers for escalated technical issues or more complex troubleshooting.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required

Desirable:

• An interest in Human Resources and/or office management
• Previous administrative experience in an office environment
• Familiarity with HR software or databases (training will be provided)

*** We operate a hybrid working model of 3 days per week at our office on Fenchurch Street and 2 days working from home. Please ensure this works for you before applying! ***

Job Title: Payroll Office Assistant

Location: Cumbernauld

Work Pattern: Full time - Monday-Friday, Fully Office Based

About Optical Express

Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider, and Europe’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Each week Optical Express Surgeons undertake more laser eye surgery and private intraocular lens procedures collectively than any other providers. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. Operating clinics across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, Optical Express, supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, is a thought leader in the global optometry and refractive surgery industry.

Optical Express gives patients their very best results through investing in state of the art technology, employing experienced, highly skilled surgeons and optometrists, continuously analysing clinical outcomes and working with pioneers and innovators from within the industry, to include Johnson & Johnson Vision and Zeiss.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Payroll Office Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the payroll department, assisting with weekly expense runs, managing employee details, processing new starts and leavers, handling both electronic and paper filing, and answering phone inquiries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in payroll administration while ensuring smooth and accurate operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing weekly expense runs, ensuring timely and accurate submission of expenses.
• Support the processing of changes to employee details, including address, bank information, and tax details.
• Manage electronic and paper filing of payroll documentation, ensuring all records are kept up-to-date and compliant with company policies.
• Coordinate and process information related to new hires and employee leavers, including preparation of documentation and payroll updates.
• Answer incoming phone calls, address queries, and direct calls to appropriate team members as needed.
• Assist with any other payroll-related administrative tasks, as required by the payroll department.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in an office or administrative role, ideally with exposure to payroll or HR functions.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable with digital filing systems.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.

What’s in it for you?

• An industry leading salary
• State of the art, modern working environments
• 29 days annual leave
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking

Please apply now by uploading your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.