PA & Office Manager

I am working with a well-known and highly established Stockport based business who are currently looking to recruit an experienced PA & Office Manager to join their team. My client is highly successful family-owned business who are a close-knit and welcoming team, and you will be joining the business at an exciting point in their growth. So the good news is they're now looking for the right person to take the next step and become their new Office Manager and PA. Established over 40 years ago, they use world-leading technologies and standards to drive innovation across their business.About the RoleThe PA & Office Manager holds a dual role, providing hands-on support to the CEO and MD through the proactive organisation of His and her calendar, emails and oversight of ongoing business projects. Coupled with this is the general management of the office and performing routine administrative and basic finance duties. The PA & Office Manager is required to always maintain strict confidentiality and sustain a high level of professionalism among staff and third parties.Key Responsibilities: Proactively organise the CEO's calendar and emails Answer and direct telephone calls Support CEO with oversight of ongoing business projects General office management duties Liaise with clients, colleagues, suppliers and other third parties Process, prepare and disseminate corporate documents Greet visitors and clients Involvement in routine administrative HR duties Arrange team social events Manage the CEO's expenses Chase payments for outstanding customer invoices Manage petty cash float Occasional domestic and international travel may be requiredRequired Skills: Exceptional organisational and diary management skills 5 yrs + PA experience High levels of flexibility and adaptability Flawless communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal Excellent telephone manner The ability to manage competing tasks and prioritise an ever-changing workload The ability to work under pressure whilst reaching deadlines and maintaining accuracy Problem-solving and decision-making skills The ability to work autonomously The ability to determine which emails, reports, telephone calls require immediate attention from the CEO and which do not Strong business and commercial acumen The ability to build relationships at all levels across the business and with external contacts