Senior Secretary (6 Month Contract)

Job Title: Senior Secretary (6 month contract)

Salary: £26,000 – £31,200per year

Location: Leeds

: 914506

We have registered a fantastic opportunity for a Director Level Senior Secretary to join an internationally renowned accountancy in their offices in Leeds City Centre. The purpose of this role will be to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to critical roles within the firm.

Your duties will include:

* Dealing proactively with incoming correspondence and enquiries

* Advising managers of the most effective and appropriate method of presentation of information

* Taking ownership of all enquiries and taking relevant action whether this be resolving or escalating

* Managing and maintaining key communication networks

* Project managing and organising large events and conferences or similar activities as appropriate to the role

* Managing demanding diaries

* Anticipating and coordinating travel and meeting arrangements

* Providing support and coaching others

* Acting on opportunities to enhance client service

* Actively sourcing and sharing knowledge with others

* Using the firms systems for raising bills and completing basic expense claims and for maintaining client information

* Comply with company policies and procedures in all aspects of the role

* Building strong working relationships both internally and externally

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience supporting at Partner level within a large corporate organisation and this will ideally be within professional or financial services. You will also possess the following skills:

* GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

* Experience managing a high volume off work

* Experience of providing secretarial support to more than one person

* Proven time management experience

* Ability to prioritise workload, managing expectations and challenging these when necessary

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels

* Ability to work proactively and use own initiative

* Experience building networks and relationships with other PA’s

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.