Personal Assistant

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 the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.

Playing an important support role at BDO, our Secretarial and Administration team contributes to our success by taking responsibility for planning and organisation. Their proactive approach to what we do ensures our projects operate seamlessly and co‑operation remains strong across our firm. Whatever the challenge, they provide the foundations on which we can excel. Joining this team, you’ll enjoy a friendly and supportive environment – and plenty of variety to keep you on your toes.

Want to play your part in our international operation?

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long‑lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

This role provides comprehensive administrative, business and personal support to one or two Partners, including senior Partners, as well as a wider group of managers. Acting as an integral member of the support team, the successful candidate will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and events, arrange extensive business travel and serve as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent time management and the ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders and clients.

A significant aspect of the position involves supporting client and business development activities. This includes liaising with clients regarding meetings, presentations and reports, maintaining accurate client information within internal systems, supporting tenders and bid documents, coordinating marketing events and seminar invitations, and delivering a consistently high standard of client service. The role also acts as a gatekeeper for Partners, handling correspondence, screening calls and managing confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

The individual will provide proactive support across a range of operational, financial and risk management activities. Responsibilities include monitoring emails and responding on behalf of Partners where appropriate, managing monthly billing processes, raising invoices, conducting conflict checks and client onboarding activities, maintaining risk databases and supporting finance management processes. They will also create and manage documentation, ensure materials are on brand, take meeting minutes and complete expense reporting in a timely manner.

In addition, the role requires close collaboration with internal teams including Recruitment, Marketing and the Business Support Hub. The successful candidate will assist with interview coordination, provide cover and support for colleagues during periods of absence, respond to routine enquiries and undertake a variety of general administrative tasks. The position demands a proactive, flexible and highly…