Personal Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (12-month FTC)

The Random House Group Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major publishing company in London is seeking a Personal Assistant to support its Chief Financial Officer on a 12-month contract covering parental leave. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience as a PA, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and strong organisational abilities. This role involves managing schedules, organising meetings, and processing expenses efficiently. Flexible working arrangements are available, requiring office presence three days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant at a senior level.
• Competent in using MS Teams and Outlook to set up virtual meetings.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the diaries of the CFO and Director of Finance.
• Organise meetings and events for the department.
• Carry out inbox management for the CFO.
• Process expenses in a timely manner.
• Plan team events and social activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

MS Teams

Outlook

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Personal Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (12-month FTC), London

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Client:

The Random House Group Limited

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal or Executive Assistant to join our Finance team, supporting our Chief Financial Officer as a Personal Assistant (PA) on a 12-month contract to cover a period of parental leave.

As a PA you will manage the diaries of both the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance, Publishing & Group Functions, allowing them enough time to prepare for meetings, attend to day-to-day requirements, whilst factoring in time for independent work. You will liaise regularly with senior management, deal with confidential information and will have the opportunity to communicate to the department on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer.

Key responsibilities:

• Organise internal and external meetings, including Department team meetings and other events, as well as regular Senior Management meetings. Responsibilities include booking the rooms/venue, online MS Teams calls arranging catering and minuting
• Carry out inbox management for the CFO
• Arrange occasional travel for the CFO and Director of Finance, providing itineraries for more complex trips
• Process expenses for the CFO on time and with correct receipts. Code invoices in SAP
• Approve and capture all direct reports’ holidays and input into Outlook diary
• Plan and coordinate team events and social activities
• Be the key point of contact internally and externally when the CFO is unavailable
• Coordination of monthly accounts reviews and annual forecast and budget meetings
• Take on additional departmental duties or responsibilities as required

What you’ll bring

• Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience working as a Personal or Executive Assistant at a senior level.
• Competent at using MS Teams and Outlook to set up virtual meetings and work groups.
• Strong organisational, attention-to-detail and communication skills.

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Monday 18th August.

Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length.

Circa £45,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will work from our office in London three days per week.

Company: The Random House Group Limited | Job ID: 281899