Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881-helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose-to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

As a high growth organisation, we offer personal growth opportunities in an environment that empowers you to drive change. Our collaborative, open door culture supports you to perform at your best, with high levels of autonomy and a strong partnership mindset across the organisation.

On behalf of S&W Partners, AMS are looking for an Executive Assistant for a 6-month contract based in London, 2 days per week on site.

Purpose of the role: To enhance the performance of the Executive Committee by providing EA and administrative support to members of the Executive Committee and their senior team and when required, provide cover and support for the other Executive Assistants.

As an Executive Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Supporting with diary management: arranging travel including flights, trains, cars, hotels & restaurants; room bookings and catering.
• Supporting with the arrangement of offsite meetings.
• Handling incoming post and following complaints procedure.
• Meeting support: drafting agendas, collating meeting packs, action points and minute taking.
• Printing, binding and uploading meeting materials using Diligent.
• Arranging payment authorisations and director signatories in accordance with delegated authority limits and company directorships.
• Answering the telephone & fielding calls.
• Submitting expense claims, ordering business cards, logging IT requests.
• Adding and maintaining contact lists.
• Maintaining the Executive Committee Gifts and Hospitality Register in line with company policy.

What we require from the candidate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and IT skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to always maintain confidentiality with a high degree of discretion.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Experience within an Executive Assistant position previously.

About the client

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organization. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Next Steps

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know. This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.