Personal Assistant (8 month Fixed Term Contract)

London Corporate \& Capital Markets Full Time Fixed Term Overview of Firm PKF Littlejohn is one of the leading challenger firms in the UK with offices in London, Leeds and Manchester. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally. We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well\-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast\-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions. . Introduction to the Division Corporate \& Capital Markets We are the largest auditor of AIM listed companies and the fifth largest of all LSE companies with over 140 on either the Main Market or AIM. In the last five years, we have grown significantly in the listed audit market by focussing on delivering consistent quality and making all our clients feel valued. The team also work with a number of large, multinational private businesses across many sectors with varying regulatory and reporting requirements, and we have specialist knowledge of a range of industries – from natural resource companies, tech companies, professional practices and retailers. You could be involved in the audit of any organisation from a listed company to working with owner\-managed businesses. With every audit, you'll gain a deeper insight into each stage of the process, and a broader view of the businesses we work for. As your experience grows, so will your opportunities. . Responsibilities Job Duties and Responsibilities • Diary management duties for two Partners within the Corporate \& Capital Markets (CCM) division, including scheduling/arranging of: o Internal meetings/calls o Booking file review diary slots and assisting with deadline management o Client meetings/entertainment – face to face or Zoom/Teams (liaising with clients, booking venues etc) o Seminars/conferences o Internal training and workshops o Ad\-hoc meetings/events • Assisting with expenses • Organising hotel and travel • Assisting with various document formatting requests • Assisting with divisional administration around marketing activities • Assisting the review of Work in Progress (WIP) reports and ensuring timely billing achieved – interaction with Managers to facilitate actions required • Assisting with PI renewal process – collation and follow up of internal information from Partners, Directors and Managers to assist with completion of submission • Delivery of minute taking • Ad hoc duties as required Person Specification Skills, Experience and Qualifications • Direct and prior experience in a similar role is required • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Able to work well with deadlines and have a proactive nature to follow up as needed • Effective communication skills and able to liaise with senior internal stakeholders • Prior working experience in a professional services environment is ideal \#LI\-ET1 **Benefits** ------------ Life assurance Permanent health insurance Private medical Hybrid / flexible working Enhanced sick leave Enhanced annual leave Salary sacrifice options Enhanced pension matching contributions Season ticket loan Sabbaticals Secondments Professional subscriptions Dress down policy