Executive Assistant

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Executive Assistant to join their team in Leeds, UK. The role involves managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and supporting operations. The successful candidate will have previous experience in administration, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a vibrant office culture.

Benefits

Competitive Salary (up to £36,000)

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible Working Hours

Profit Share Scheme

Company Car/Car Allowance & Medical Insurance

Quality lunches, team-building events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Proven background in task administration and project coordination.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Confident communicator and motivator.
• IT proficiency particularly with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, organise meetings, and handle logistics.
• Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, and performance summaries.
• Record actions, track progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee inboxes, draft responses, and support project-related tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure smooth communication across departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Confident communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Executive Assistant - Due to rapid company growth, Spider are advertising on behalf of an accountancy firm who are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Executive Assistant to join their team in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is an office-based role.

About Them:

With more than 45 years of experience helping small to medium-sized businesses thrive, This firm goes far beyond traditional accountancy. Their Head office is based in Coventry; they are innovative tax advisors and business development experts. Their tailored approach helps clients expand their businesses, improve cash flow, increase profitability, and build lasting value - all while delivering cutting-edge tax planning solutions.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: A starting salary of £30,000 - £36,000 per annum depending on experience
• Holiday: 30 days including bank holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Profit Share Scheme, Company Car/Car Allowance & Medical Insurance (after qualifying period in role)
• Employee extras such as: Quality lunches, team reward meals, team-building events, and a young, vibrant office culture

About the role:

As an Executive Assistant, you’ll coordinate schedules, manage meetings and reports, and act and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be an integral part of the team’s efficiency, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Manage calendars, organise meetings, and handle all logistics.
• Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, and performance summaries.
• Record actions, track progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee inboxes, draft responses, and support project-related tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure smooth communication across departments.

About you:

As anExecutive Assistant, you will bring previous experience in a similar role. Proven background in task administration and project coordination. With excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities, you're also a confident communicator and motivator. IT proficiency particularly with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

If you have all the relevant skills and experience for the Executive Assistant role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Executive Assistant, PA, Administrative Coordinator, Business Support, Personal Assistant, Office Assistant, Administrator, EA, Office Administration

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