Personal Assistant

BDO; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, seeks a Personal Assistant for its Business Assurance team in Reading. This role involves supporting Partners and Directors with various administrative tasks, ensuring smooth project operations and collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in essential software. Join a supportive environment that values authenticity and offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in similar responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Outlook, Concur, Workday.
• Fast, accurate typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries and scheduling meetings and events.
• Arranging travel, visas, accommodations, and itineraries.
• Liaising with clients and internal teams for meetings and reports.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Concur

Workday

CMS

InTapp

Job description

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with Britain’s economic engine—ambitious, entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses—and directly advise their owners and management teams.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Our Secretarial and Administration team plays a vital support role at BDO, ensuring our projects run smoothly and fostering strong collaboration across the firm. Join us for a friendly, supportive environment with variety and the chance to be part of our international operations.

We’ll help you succeed

Our reputation is built on quality advice, which stems from understanding our clients’ businesses through close relationships. As a Personal Assistant in our Business Assurance team, you will support Partners and Directors with administrative and personal tasks, becoming an integral part of the support structure. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Managing diaries and scheduling meetings and events
2. Arranging travel, visas, accommodations, and itineraries
3. Liaising with clients and internal teams for meetings and reports
4. Handling correspondence, calls, and acting as a gatekeeper for Partners
5. Managing confidential information discreetly
6. Supporting billing, conflict checks, and client management systems
7. Coordinating recruitment, marketing activities, and tender documents
8. Creating and managing documentation, taking minutes, and processing expenses
9. Providing personal administration support as needed
10. Enhancing client experience and supporting client initiatives
11. Assisting with finance and risk management tasks
12. Supporting secretarial cover within the group and routine inquiries

You should have:

• Relevant experience in similar responsibilities
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Outlook, Concur, Workday, CMS, InTapp
• Fast, accurate typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks proactively
• Discretion, initiative, attention to detail, and flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and within a team

We value authenticity and offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, your team, and the task at hand. We’re committed to your career development through various programs and resources.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect are core to BDO’s culture. We foster a people-centred environment with mentoring, coaching, and state-of-the-art collaboration spaces. We encourage networking, continuous learning, and sharing expertise.

We’re looking forward to the future

Our success depends on our people. We’re dedicated to investing in your growth as we help entrepreneurial businesses succeed and fuel the UK economy. We adapt and evolve, building on our strengths with global reach, integrity, and expertise. We shape the future together, empowering creative thinking and continuous improvement.

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