We currently have an opportunity for a full-time Personal Assistant and Administrator to join our busy team.

The successful candidate will provide personal administration support to Partners and Senior Management to help them maximise their time efficiently.

You will have excellent organisational and secretarial skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Short hand and audio typing would be an advantage but not essential.

The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines is a must, as well as excellent attention to detail plus the ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of people at all levels.

Excellent verbal and written English is required for this role as well as fast accurate typing skills and a high level of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Duties include:

- Organising and maintaining diaries. Arranging both internal and external meetings where appropriate and ensuring they run smoothly.
- Managing communications via e-mail/post/telephone etc., delegating/responding where appropriate.
- Organising travel arrangements, including transport, accommodation and restaurants.
- Carrying out background research and present findings clearly and professionally.
- Producing correspondence, presentations etc. to a high standard.
- Ensuring your Partners are fully prepared for meetings, including maintaining contact with their teams as appropriate.
- Liaising professionally with clients and contacts of all levels of seniority.
- Taking dictation when required and provide accurate Minutes/documents etc
- Providing cover and support for other Partners as and when required.

The preferred candidate will be an excellent team player, as well as being able to work independently and anticipate support requirements. Discretion should be shown at all times, and candidates must be able to remain calm under pressure whilst being able to prioritise a busy workload.

In return we will provide a fun and dynamic working environment in a growing accountancy Firm, with opportunities for development in a rewarding career.


To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Angela West at Burgess Hodgson:

Email via the apply online button:

Address: Camburgh House, 27 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3DN

Telephone: 01227 454627

Closing date: 30th April 2017 (we will respond to all applications)