Executive Assistant
Description✓Our client, a well-established accountancy practice, is recruiting for an aspiring Executive Assistant to support the Managing Partner on a day-to-day basis
✓This will include managing the Partner’s calendar, arranging meetings and appointments, handling correspondence, and assisting with a range of administrative tasks.
✓This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic individual who is looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment with training and development opportunities.
✓The successful candidate will have a proactive approach to problem solving and prioritising workloads and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
✓As Executive Assistant your responsibilities will include:
✓* Close involvement in the Partner’s organisation, task lists, email and document management for client projects and their practice management work
✓* Managing the Partner’s billing processes, including analysing the time spent on work by the firm’s employees, understanding what work has been done in collaboration with colleagues, drafting invoices and related correspondence
✓* Providing administrative support such as drafting reports, pitches, letters and emails, updating spreadsheets, filing paperwork, and proof reading and quality control checks
✓* Attend meetings with the Partner, taking minutes and following up on action points as required
✓* Managing the Partner’s schedule and arranging appointments and meetings on their behalf
✓* Acting as the point of contact between the Partner and their clients and the wider team
✓* Assisting with website design, blog posts, social media, and any other ad-hoc projects as required
✓* Supporting one of the firm’s Directors who works closely with the Partner
✓* Work collaboratively and flexibly with the wider internal support team to maintain phone and building reception cover
✓* Assisting with other general office duties as required from time to time
✓* Assisting to coordinate with the environmental, social and governance [ESG] group to support their initiatives and ensure the firm's ESG goals are met
✓* Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the firm's ethos, services and offerings to better assist clients and team members
✓Please do apply for this role if you meet the following criteria:
✓* A proactive and positive approach to work and a willingness to take on new challenges
✓* Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
✓* Professionalism and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
✓* Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of individuals
✓* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
✓* Experience with software such as CCH, CaseWare or Virtual Cabinet is preferable
✓* Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
✓* An interest in sustainability and ESG initiatives is desirable but not essential
✓* Previous experience working as a PA or EA in a fast-paced professional environment is desirable
✓This highly successful firm will offer a competitive salary, an excellent working environment, good benefits and the opportunity to thrive and progress through training and development.
✓We can only accept applications from candidates that have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship, additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK
✓We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.
✓Submit your CV for this Executive Assistant role
✓Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants
✓Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful Show more →
✓This will include managing the Partner’s calendar, arranging meetings and appointments, handling correspondence, and assisting with a range of administrative tasks.
✓This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic individual who is looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment with training and development opportunities.
✓The successful candidate will have a proactive approach to problem solving and prioritising workloads and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
✓As Executive Assistant your responsibilities will include:
✓* Close involvement in the Partner’s organisation, task lists, email and document management for client projects and their practice management work
✓* Managing the Partner’s billing processes, including analysing the time spent on work by the firm’s employees, understanding what work has been done in collaboration with colleagues, drafting invoices and related correspondence
✓* Providing administrative support such as drafting reports, pitches, letters and emails, updating spreadsheets, filing paperwork, and proof reading and quality control checks
✓* Attend meetings with the Partner, taking minutes and following up on action points as required
✓* Managing the Partner’s schedule and arranging appointments and meetings on their behalf
✓* Acting as the point of contact between the Partner and their clients and the wider team
✓* Assisting with website design, blog posts, social media, and any other ad-hoc projects as required
✓* Supporting one of the firm’s Directors who works closely with the Partner
✓* Work collaboratively and flexibly with the wider internal support team to maintain phone and building reception cover
✓* Assisting with other general office duties as required from time to time
✓* Assisting to coordinate with the environmental, social and governance [ESG] group to support their initiatives and ensure the firm's ESG goals are met
✓* Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the firm's ethos, services and offerings to better assist clients and team members
✓Please do apply for this role if you meet the following criteria:
✓* A proactive and positive approach to work and a willingness to take on new challenges
✓* Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
✓* Professionalism and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
✓* Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of individuals
✓* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
✓* Experience with software such as CCH, CaseWare or Virtual Cabinet is preferable
✓* Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
✓* An interest in sustainability and ESG initiatives is desirable but not essential
✓* Previous experience working as a PA or EA in a fast-paced professional environment is desirable
✓This highly successful firm will offer a competitive salary, an excellent working environment, good benefits and the opportunity to thrive and progress through training and development.
✓We can only accept applications from candidates that have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship, additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK
✓We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.
✓Submit your CV for this Executive Assistant role
✓Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants
✓Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful Show more →