Personal Assistant to Partners/Directors (PA)

More than you expected

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Personal Assistant to Partners/Directors (PA) - Full time permanent role

Birmingham - Hybrid working available 

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

An exciting opportunity to join Deals Advisory and Consultancy Business Support team has arisen and we are looking for an experienced PA. As a Personal Assistant to our Partners/Directors, you will be assisting our Partners/Directors in helping them grow our business. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of meetings and events and will often be the first point of contact for our clients or potential clients so will be an ‘ambassador’ both externally and with internal facing teams.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a Personal Assistant to Partners/Directors in our Corporate Finance team you will:

• Manage complex diaries

• Coordinate travel requirements both domestic and overseas

• Monitor partner/director in-boxes and reply to emails on their behalf

• Regular review of relevant Power BI/dashboards reports with the partner/director, following up on any actions

• Regular review of the client voice portal for your partners/directors and assist with client voice surveys and strategic reviews

• Building a strong working relationship with clients and clients assistants, actively networking wherever possible

• Have good oral and written communication skills

• Have good organisation and problem solving skills and a keen eye for attention to detail

• Be agile and adaptable

• Demonstrate discretion and trustworthiness

• Process timesheets and expenses

• Support business development activity and keep systems up to date 

• Manage and/or assist with the organisation and execution of events including meetings, seminars, conferences, dinners, networking events, and corporate hospitality, whether online, hybrid, in-house, or external, as well as provide on the day support for events

• Act as a second pair of eyes and ears and help to pre-empt Partner/Director needs and requirements 

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Personal Assistant to Partners/Directors the minimum criteria you’ll need is proven successful experience for working as a Personal Assistant helping those at a senior level.  It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience of working as part of a team in a corporate environment

• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and AI tools

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral

• Proactive approach and confident in dealing with people at all levels

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.  Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.