Personal Assistant to Manager and Wider Team

  • Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy
  • Jan 14, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Personal Assistant to Manager and Wider Team
Location: North West London (Excellent transport links via Jubilee Line & Overground)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, In-office (Hybrid option after successful probation)
Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Some flexibility may be required)

Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Buy/sell leave option
  • Discretionary bonus scheme (7% of salary)
  • Regular social incentives (fruit days, social Fridays, and more)
We are currently recruiting for a Personal Assistant to Manager and Wider Team to join an established and growing accountancy business in North West London. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to work within a professional and dynamic team.

Administrative & Departmental Support:
  • Manage departmental diaries, inboxes, meeting bookings, and room arrangements
  • Prepare meeting notes, basic reports, documentation, and follow-up actions
  • Handle routine correspondence and internal communications, including onboarding and engagement documentation
  • Maintain accurate filing systems, shared drives, and departmental records
  • Support billing and general administrative processes
  • Delegate tasks to Business Support Assistants to ensure deadlines and targets are met
  • Actively participate in team initiatives and training
Logistics & Coordination:
  • Arrange travel, accommodation, and itineraries as required
  • Support departmental events, workshops, and team activities
  • Process expenses and associated administrative paperwork
  • Assist with client interaction on straightforward administrative matters, building professional rapport
Team & Cross-Department Collaboration:
  • Attend weekly catch-ups with the assigned Partner or Team Manager
  • Provide general administrative support to team members, including document creation and editing
  • Work closely with the Business Support Team Manager and EA to ensure consistent processes across departments
  • Escalate conflicting priorities or issues where appropriate
  • Proactively suggest improvements to processes and ways of working
  • Provide reception and colleague cover when required
Quality & Governance:
  • Ensure all work is delivered accurately, professionally, and on time
  • Adhere to agreed templates, standards, and processes
  • Provide company secretarial administrative support where required

Requirements:
  • Proven Experience: Proven experience in a Personal Assistant or similar administrative support role
  • Organisational Skills: Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Confident written and verbal communication skills with strong English language ability
  • Proactive & Adaptable: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
What our Client Offers:
  • Competitive Salary: £30,000pa- £35,000pa (dependent on experience).
  • Benefits: 25 days holiday, enhanced pension scheme, buy/sell leave, discretionary bonus scheme (7% of salary).
  • Social Environment: Enjoy social days, fruit days, and a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere.
If you're a proactive and detail-oriented PA, with previous PA or in an equivalent senior level administrative role, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and professional team in a growing business.

Apply today and be part of an exciting journey!

Please note that applications will only be considered if submitted via the job board advert.