PA to Partner - #2191245

Personal Assistant to Partner – Accountancy Practice

Location: Birmingham
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum plus bonus

The Opportunity

Macildowie are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to provide high-level administrative and organisational support to a Partner and his wider team within the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, highly organised and professional PA who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment and enjoys being the right hand to a senior leader.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the Partner's day-to-day activities run smoothly, managing competing priorities, coordinating meetings and providing exceptional administrative support.

The Role
As Personal Assistant to the Partner and the wider team, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive PA and administrative support, ensuring the efficient management of diaries, communications and business activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing dedicated PA support to a Partner, managing their day-to-day schedule and priorities.
• Extensive diary management, coordinating internal and external meetings, appointments and events.
• Managing emails, correspondence and telephone enquiries, acting as a key point of contact on behalf of the Partner.
• Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up on actions where required.
• Coordinating travel arrangements, accommodation and itineraries.
• Preparing, formatting and proofreading reports, presentations, correspondence and confidential documentation.
• Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Supporting the Partner with client meetings, ensuring relevant documentation and information is prepared in advance.
• Managing expenses, invoices and general administrative processes.
• Maintaining accurate records, filing systems and confidential client information.
• Proactively anticipating the Partner's needs and ensuring deadlines and commitments are met.
• Supporting wider administrative and business activities as required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced PA who can demonstrate excellent organisational skills, professionalism and the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Personal Assistant (PA) is essential.
• Experience supporting senior management, Directors or Partners.
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with accuracy.
• A professional and personable manner, with confidence communicating with clients and senior stakeholders.
• A high level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and anticipate requirements.

Previous experience within an accountancy practice, professional services, legal or financial services environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• A permanent, full-time opportunity within an established accountancy practice.
• The chance to work closely with a senior Partner and play an integral role in the business.
• A professional, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• A varied and rewarding PA position with plenty of responsibility.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience within professional services.
  
  

Interested?

If you are an experienced Personal Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a professional and reputable organisation in Birmingham, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Macildowie for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.