Personal Assistant (PA)

Personal Assistant (PA)

Location: Newton Abbot
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded chartered accountancy firm in Newton Abbot who are looking to appoint a Personal Assistant to support a designated Partner.

This is a key role within the business, providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

The Role

You will work closely with an allocated Partner, acting as a trusted point of support and helping to manage a varied workload. This will include:

• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments
• Acting as a first point of contact for calls and queries
• Taking accurate messages and ensuring timely follow-up
• Monitoring emails during periods of absence
• Organising meetings, events, and networking activities
• Attending meetings and producing clear, concise notes where required
• Supporting client onboarding, including setting up new clients and requesting documentation
• Preparing and issuing client correspondence
• Managing client records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date
• Assisting with compliance-related and statutory administrative tasks
• Providing wider administrative support across the team when needed

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and confident in managing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll be comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders and able to build strong working relationships.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Personal Assistant or high-level Administrative role, including Office or Administration Management
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• A proactive approach and the ability to use your initiative

Experience with accountancy software (such as CCH) would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Additional Information

• You will be supporting a long-standing Partner and working closely as part of a collaborative team
• This role is office-based in Newton Abbot
• Hours of work are 8:30am to 5pm, with an unpaid 1 hour lunch break
• A six-month probationary period applies

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply today!