Executive Assistant

Jobwise Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Cheadle is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant/PA to support the Managing Director and ensure efficient office operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, experience with document formatting, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. The role offers a competitive salary between £32,000 and £35,000, with full-time hours, generous holidays, and additional perks like a birthday day off and company sick pay.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Company sick pay

Life cover

Tastecard

Qualifications

• Experience in an Executive Assistant / PA role is essential.
• Strong in document formatting and template management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director with administrative tasks.
• Manage day-to-day office facilities and supplies.
• Create and maintain filing systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced word processing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant / PA to join a business within professional services based in Cheadle.

The role will be to support the Managing Director while ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office and providing high-level administrative assistance across the wider business. The role would suit someone highly organised with excellent attention to detail, advanced IT knowledge and strong interpersonal skills. You must have experience in an varied Executive Assistant / PA role previously. This is a full-time, office-based role, Mon to Fri 9am to 5.30pm, with a competitive salary of 32,000 to 35,000.

What will you be doing as an Executive Assistant?

• Managing day-to-day office facilities to ensure a well‑run and efficient working environment
• Typing documents and correspondence
• Preparing and formatting documents, templates, and reports
• Acting as first point of contact for telephone and email enquiries
• Creating and maintaining filing systems and internal administrative processes
• Providing support to the Managing Director, including meeting coordination, agenda preparation and minute‑taking
• Organising travel, meetings, and appointments
• Using various software packages including a bespoke case management system and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc)
• Maintaining presentations, spreadsheets, records, and databases
• Working effectively with the company CRM system
• Overseeing office supplies, equipment ordering, and supplier liaison
• Coordinating incoming and outgoing post
• Photocopying, printing, and preparing documents as required
• Booking meeting rooms and conference facilities
• Supporting internal and external events
• Maintaining management information systems
• Billing and inputting basic accounts data (invoices and expenses)

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant / PA, or similar role is essential
• Experience in document formatting, template management, and advanced word processing
• Excellent skills across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently
• Highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise effectively with excellent attention to detail

What will you get in return for your work as an Executive Assistant?

• Competitive salary of 32,000 to 35,000 depending on experience
• Full-time hours Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 17:30pm
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising annually with service
• Birthday day off
• Company sick pay
• Life cover
• Tastecard
• Office-based role within a small and friendly team located in Cheadle

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.