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    Grant Thornton
    Grant Thornton Reading, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

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    Personal Assistant to Partners/Directors (PA) - Full time permanent role

    Location: any location outside of London

    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.

    An exciting opportunity to join National Tax Support has arisen and we are looking for an experienced PA to join our developing team. It is also a great time to join the UK Tax practice as it enters a dynamic growth phase. 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 tax 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
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Organisation, problem solving, attention to detail and adaptability
  • Discretion and trustworthiness
  • Process timesheets and expenses
  • Managing the organisation 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. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the Tax growth story with a team who values their people and has an inclusive culture.

    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

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