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Personal Assistant Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at BDO UK LLP
Title: Personal Assistant
Company: BDO UK LLP
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Ideas | People | TrustWe’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.
We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.
We’ll broaden your horizonsPlaying an important support role at BDO, our Secretarial and Administration team contributes to our success by taking responsibility for planning and organisation. Their proactive approach to what we do ensures our projects operate seamlessly and co-operation remains strong across our firm. Whatever the challenge, they provide the foundations on which we can excel. Joining this team, you’ll enjoy a friendly and supportive environment – and plenty of variety to keep you on your toes. Want to play your part in our international operation?
We’ll help you succeedLeading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.
You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.
In this role asPersonal Assistantyou will provide a full range of high-level support in theLondon Audit Groupfor a number ofPartners and Directors within the Tech, Media & Telecoms (TMT) sector. Service levels underpin the Firm’s commitment to the delivery of exceptional service.
Providing high level administrative, business and personal assistance within the department and becoming an integral member of the Business Support team. Acts as a role model, respecting confidentiality at all times. Is a confident go-to person, known and trusted by the Partner, and wider TMT sector teams, to assist with business support queries and provide in person support in the office.
In this busy role duties will include:Diary ManagementSeeks to understand priorities, so is in a position to reschedule meetings when the need arises with minimal guidance. Assists partner in managing diary commitments to ensure that internal as well as external reputation is considered when rearranging or cancelling appointments. Keeps partner appraised of changes. Agrees with partner when to consult and when to resolve matters independently. Actively assists partner to prepare for forthcoming meetings. Collates any documents required and has them ready for imminent meetings.
Events / MeetingsHas some event experience or knowledge of organising large meetings. Will be required to attend meetings and take minutes, create agendas, follow up on actions etc. Must adhere to hospitality and event policies and procedures when required eg documenting hospitality occurrences on the Firm’s register, and be knowledgeable about independence/ethics considerations.
Email ManagementMonitors partners’ email accounts in their absence and provides agreed assistance at other times, for example drafting well written correspondence, or replying on beha…
