Executive Assistant

Resource Solutions ,
Glasgow, City of Glasgow

Overview

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax, Pensions & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges. As a firm we help our clients navigate their biggest issues and opportunities. We aim to be universally recognised as a great place for great people to do their best work - a firm known for our collaborative and inclusive culture. And we will take pride in driving lasting, positive change in society. With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in. Capability/Service Line Information: This role is supporting Partners and Directors at KPMG. Previous experience supporting senior stakeholders is required in order for the individual to operate with a high level of confidence and prioritise with limited interaction. A customer service mindset, effective communication and influencing skills are vital, along with an assertive, proactive and forward thinking approach. Supporting stakeholders, by understanding their business priorities and strategy is key. This is a highly regarded relationship role, demanding a well connected individual to engage in internal and external business activities. To meet demands, a high level of initiative and organisation is required to anticipate workloads/barriers and meet expectations. The role requires the ability to delegate transactional activities and leverage resources available to be a successful Executive Assistant and become an Ambassador across the BSG community. role: — Daily meetings with stakeholders to discuss actions, priorities, expectations and future planning — Provide full diary and inbox management with limited interaction, using knowledge and initiative to anticipate and resolve conflicts — Draft replies to incoming internal and external correspondence — Delegate transactional activity — Event management, coordinate and organise events, conferences and large meetings — Book travel, accommodation and compile detailed itineraries — Host and entertain key client secretaries to leverage business opportunities — Arrange and attend meetings, take minutes/notes and follow up actions — Make visa applications — Make bookings as appropriate — Microsoft Office suite support to stakeholders — Utilise CRM as a key business tool, including managing, updating, reporting and for research — Ensure all filing systems and archive records are accurate and up to date — Provide absence cover to team members — Other adhoc duties as required Contract length: 3 months Job Types: Part-time, Contract