Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant - Shrewsbury

The Client

Our client is a well established firm of accountants based in Shrewsbury. They supply bespoke accountancy, taxation and Corporate Finance services to all types of businesses and individuals.

Their vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of their clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Purpose of the Executive Assistant Role

The role supports the Corporate Finance Director in managing diaries, meetings, ensuring the smooth running of the function. Providing high-level administrative and operational support to business and its Directors.

Executive Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Director, including managing calendars and scheduling meetings
• Project Management – assisting in many strategic initiatives
• Meeting management - pre-reads, agenda setting, minutes and action logs
• Preparing meeting briefs, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Act as a key point of contact between the Director and internal/external stakeholders.
• Organise and attend executive meetings, taking minutes and following up on action points.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain professionalism at all times.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc tasks as required by the Director
• Complex diary and inbox management.
• Building strong relationships across teams and external partners.
• Prepare all meeting rooms, in advance of meetings, pens, and refreshments.
• Set up for any events taking place in the office and externally

Executive Assistant Person specification:

• Proven experience supporting senior executives
• Strong diary management and meeting logistics skills.
• Proficient in document management
• Experience in board/committee secretariat duties, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
• Experience in project support and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in MS Office and digital collaboration tools.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.

What's on Offer

• Salary £38000 - £40,000 (DOE).
• Hybrid working
• Flexible Working
• Opportunity to join a supportive team
• Free parking onsite