House Manager/PA

Office Angels; Egham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly organised House Manager / Personal Assistant to oversee the operations of a private estate. This pivotal position requires a strong background in administration and accounting while supporting the wider team. The successful candidate will manage records, financial tasks, and the daily running of the estate, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in House Manager, PA, or Estate Administrator roles.
• Background in accounting or financial administration.
• Ability to handle confidential information and be discreet.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to all departments within the estate.
• Manage day-to-day financial administration.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

First Aid

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive House Manager / Personal Assistant to support the smooth running of a private estate and provide administrative support to the wider team. This is a pivotal role requiring a strong background in administration, accounting, and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to all departments within the estate.


• Act as the central point of contact for internal teams and external service providers.


• Maintain and update staff records, contracts, and documentation via Safe HR (currently managing 22 staff members).

Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Manage day-to-day financial administration, including invoicing, petty cash, and expense tracking.


• Assist with budget preparation, financial reporting, and liaising with external accountants.


• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts and vendor payments.

Technology & Systems

• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially:




• Excel: Advanced spreadsheet management, pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, and reporting.


• Outlook: Calendar management, email correspondence, and task tracking.


• Word & PowerPoint: Document creation, formatting, and presentation support.


• Teams & SharePoint: Communication, file sharing, and collaboration across departments.


• Comfortable learning and using estate-specific software and HR platforms.

Health & Safety

• First Aid trained and able to respond to minor incidents on-site.


• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols across the estate.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar House Manager, PA, or Estate Administrator role.


• Strong background in accounting or financial administration.


• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.


• Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information.


• Flexible and adaptable, especially during peak family residence periods.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• First Aid


• Candidate must sign an NDA.

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