Executive Assistant

Ouryclark Intl; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accountancy firm is seeking an Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover) in Slough. The chosen candidate will offer high-level support to Equity Partners, manage complex diaries, and coordinate travel arrangements. Strong experience as a PA or EA in professional services is essential. This role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative culture while engaging with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PA, EA, or Team Assistant within professional services.
• Strong diary and travel management experience across multiple time zones.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to Equity Partners.
• Manage complex diaries, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings.
• Coordinate and manage international travel itineraries.

Skills

PA/EA experience in professional services

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

📌 Role | Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover)

🔍 Focus Areas | Diary & travel management, stakeholder liaison, confidential admin support

💡 Skills | PA/EA experience in professional services, strong organisational & communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency

📍 Location | Slough (Hybrid)

💼 Offer | Competitive salary, benefits, collaborative culture, exposure to senior leadership

Overview of the role

We are a boutique accountancy firm based in London, known for our collaborative culture, high-quality client service, and close‑knit team environment. Our equity partners work with a range of high‑profile clients across sectors, and we pride ourselves on providing a personable yet professional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to Equity Partners.
• Manage complex diaries, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings, appointments, and client engagements.
• Coordinate and manage international travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, visas, and logistics.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support with expense management, time recording, and billing processes.
• Proactively manage competing priorities and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Assist with event planning and firm‑wide administrative initiatives as required.

Skills and Requirements

• Proven experience as a PA, EA, or Team Assistant within professional services (ideally accountancy, legal, or consultancy).
• Strong diary and travel management experience across multiple time zones.
• Exceptional organisational and time‑management skills, with a proactive and solution‑focused approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Discreet, adaptable, and confident dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch directly for a confidential chat.