Personal Assistant

Lily Shippen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Manchester is seeking a proactive Team Assistant to support a team of junior bankers. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a professional services setting, emphasizing development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within professional services is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organizational ability with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to a team of junior bankers.
• Managing travel bookings and itineraries for international travel.
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and documentation to a high standard.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Ability

Proactive Attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Founder of Lily Shippen | Founder of eavolve | Specialist in Recruiting, Developing & Empowering Exceptional EAs, PAs, and Chiefs of Staff

Are you looking to kick start your career as a Personal Assistant within a prestigious, globally recognised organisation? This is a unique opportunity to join a leading financial services firm that combines a rich 200-year history with a modern, inclusive, and people-first culture.

Team Assistant – Global Advisory (Manchester)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Location: Manchester – Office based (4 days per week in office)

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Team Assistant to join their high-performing division in Manchester. Supporting a team of junior bankers, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow within a professional services setting. This is more than just an admin role – it’s a chance to build your career in business support within a company that values development, progression, and collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to a team of junior bankers and wider EA team
• Diary and meeting coordination, both internally and with clients
• Managing travel bookings, itineraries, and associated logistics for international travel
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and documentation to a high standard
• Assisting with compliance processes and updating internal databases
• Collating and processing expenses in a timely manner
• Supporting the organisation of client events and closing dinners
• Offering reception cover and general office assistance as needed

What we’re looking for:

• A team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Strong organisational ability with attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Previous experience within professional services is desirable but not essential

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone early in their PA or business support career to step into a globally respected business and build their professional support experience from the ground up.

About Lily Shippen

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit a broad range of HR positions and connect businesses with exceptional talent. Our expertise extends to secretarial recruitment, ensuring you can hire a Personal Assistant with the skills needed to drive your business forward. We recruit for various roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, as well as supporting founders, businesses, celebrities, and private roles.

Our recruitment services also span HR roles across the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and Sheffield. Whether you’re looking for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we help you find the right fit for your business. We also recruit for Chief of Staff positions in various locations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

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