Personal Assistant

Our client is seeking a Personal Assistant & Team Coordinator to join their dynamic Accountancy Firm in Canterbury!

Personal Assistant & Team Coordinator
Canterbury, CT1 3DN – less than a 15 mile radius is preferred

• Full time, Monday – Friday (9am – 5:30pm)
• Permanent position
• Competitive salary dependent on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a dynamic and expanding firm based in Canterbury. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional services to their clients. Their team is dedicated, professional, and supportive, ensuring a collaborative and positive working environment.

They are now seeking a Personal Assistant & Team Coordinator to support the smooth running of their daily operations.

The Role

In this crucial role, you will keep partners and their teams running smoothly. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will ensure that daily activities and client interactions are seamless.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Assist three partners with meeting coordination, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up on action points. Handle travel arrangements, timesheets, expenses, and invoicing
• Client Management: Serve as the first point of contact for clients, manage communications, onboard new clients, and maintain updated internal records and procedures
• Team Coordination: Ensure smooth communication between partners and teams, track project deadlines, and maintain an organised and professional work environment

The Ideal Candidate:

They are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in administrative support within a professional setting.

• Proven experience within a similar role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work
• A high level of discretion and confidentiality in handling highly sensitive information
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Familiarity with CRM systems and project management tools is preferred

Benefits: 

• 30 days holiday per annum, including Bank Holidays.  Holiday increases by 1 day after 5 years’ service, 10 years, 15 years’ service.
• 12 monthly reviews
• Christmas bonus
• Staff recruitment bonus
• Client commission
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye test vouchers
• Annual flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our client’s continued success, they would love to hear from you!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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Other suitable skills and experience include Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Team Leader, Administrative Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Team Assistant, Business Support Manager, Senior Administrator, Client Services Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Administrative Manager.