Presentations Associate

wlt; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Lea is seeking a Presentations Associate to join our team in Leeds (LS10). This evening shift role focuses on producing high-quality PowerPoint presentations and related documents for financial advisory and banking clients.

You will use PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and the Office suite, with potential hybrid work after probation. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure materials are accurate, on-brand, and delivered on time, while maintaining exceptional service and

Qualifications

• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills with templates and slide masters.
• Experience creating presentations using slide masters, themes, and templates.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and format presentations and business documents in line with client requirements and brand guidelines.
• Ensure all work is accurate, consistent, and completed to a high standard.
• Communicate professionally with clients, providing a consultative and responsive service.
• Accurately estimate production times and proactively manage deadlines.
• Liaise with Workflow Coordinators to provide updates on workload, priorities, and delivery times.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Maintain clear records of requests, amendments, and document versions.
• Adhere to departmental procedures, quality standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the role.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Office Suite

Presentation design

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Adobe Creative Cloud

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Presentations Associate | Evening Shift

Salary: £24,888 + 10% shift allowance (£27,376.80 total)

Location: LS10 Leeds

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Shifts: 37.5 hours per week, 3pm-11pm with a 30-min unpaid break

Work model: Full-time office-based, hybrid option post-probation

Williams Lea seeks a Presentations Associate to join our team!

Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms.

Williams Lea employees, nearly 7,000 people worldwide provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.

TSO provides regulatory and standards publishing and technology solutions for regulators and organisations that set rules and industry adopted standards. Our brand and solutions are recognised by regulators and public sector bodies across the UK and overseas. We are recognised for ground-breaking innovation and our long heritage of service and no fail delivery. Our solutions enable our clients to manage their authoritative information so that it is structured, accurate and up to date and make it easier to use and understand.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a talented Presentations Associate to support one of our prestigious UK-based Financial Advisory and Banking clients.

This role is ideal for someone with strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, a good working knowledge of Word, and an interest in developing expertise across the wider Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Creative applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Training will be provided to enhance you’re skill set.

You will be responsible for creating and formatting high-quality presentations and documents, ensuring they are accurate, visually engaging, and delivered within agreed deadlines. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you will provide a professional, responsive service while maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.

The Team

As part of the Document Production team, you will collaborate with clients, colleagues, and Workflow Coordinators to produce presentation materials and business documents. You will take ownership of your workload, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations, corporate branding standards, and agreed timescales.

The role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Person Specification

Essential

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience creating and editing presentations using slide masters, themes, and templates
• Good understanding of chart creation and troubleshooting within Excel
• Confidence working across Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach

Desirable

• An interest in design and presenting information in clear, engaging, and visually effective ways
• Experience or willingness to learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Key Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and format presentations and business documents in line with client requirements and brand guidelines
• Ensure all work is accurate, consistent, and completed to a high standard
• Communicate professionally with clients, providing a consultative and responsive service
• Accurately estimate production times and proactively manage deadlines
• Liaise with Workflow Coordinators to provide updates on workload, priorities, and delivery times
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Maintain clear records of requests, amendments, and document versions
• Adhere to departmental procedures, quality standards, and best practices
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the role

Key Skills and Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in MS 365 PowerPoint and Excel is essential
• Previous experience in a corporate environment, particularly in the financial sector, is desirable
• Ability to manage tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem-solving
• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and exceeding client expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
• Flexible and open to feedback, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and is receptive to feedback and continuous learning
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