Personal Assistant Job at BDO UK LLP (Leeds)

Personal Assistant

BDO UK LLP

Location:
United Kingdom , Leeds

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Playing 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.

Job Responsibility:

Provide a full range of support for 2-3 Partners and Directors and the wider Audit team - providing administrative, business and personal assistance within the department and to become an integral member of the support team

Requirements:

PA / Secretarial experience including diary management
Fast accurate typing skills
Excellent communication skills
Intermediate to advanced level of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
To either have previous experience in, or ability to learn Outlook, Workday and CRM
Ability to manage / prioritise tasks
Be a proactive member of the team
Ability to readily understand the Group’s and Firm’s environment, the Firm’s structure and culture
Ability in exercising initiative, discretion and organisation
Be able to identify and evaluate problems and demonstrate the ability to approach and tackle problems effectively
Be flexible and able to adjust quickly when priorities change
Ability to communicate at all levels within the Firm and externally
Work on own initiative and be self-motivated
Ability to pay attention to detail
Awareness of BDO Brand, layout of documents etc
Be forthright when necessary
Able to work in an area which is task orientated
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Ability to work within a team environment
Proactive in driving things forward
Ability to chase partners
Ability to see things through from start to finish and staying on top of do to lists

What we offer:

Agile working
Programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development
Informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching
State-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices
Multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources for learning