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Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
Job Description:
Personal Assistant to Partners/Directors (PA) - Full time
Cardiff, Bristol or Edinburgh - Hybrid/Home working available
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
As a Personal Assistant to our Partners/Directors, you will be assisting our partners and directors in achieving theirs and helping them grow our business. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of meetings and events and will often be the first point of contact for our clients or potential clients so will be an ‘ambassador’ for our firm.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As a Personal Assistant to Partners/Directors in our Advisory team you will:
- Manage complex diaries
- Coordinate travel requirements both domestic and overseas
- Monitor partner/director in-box and reply to emails on their behalf
- Process timesheets and expenses
- Managing the organization and execution of various events, such as meetings, seminars, conferences, dinners, networking events, and corporate hospitality, whether they are online, hybrid, in-house, or external
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a Personal Assistant to Partners/Directors the minimum criteria you’ll need is proven successful experience for working as a Personal Assistant helping those at a senior level. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
- Experience of working as part of a team in a corporate environment
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Proactive approach and confident in dealing with people at all levels
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
