18 August 2008

Experienced Secretary

Secretary

Our client, a successful Accountancy practice, seeks an experienced Secretary to support senior members of staff. They are looking for a Secretary who probably has at least three years' experience gained within a professional services (Accountancy, Management Consultancy, Law Firm or similar). This client is demanding but the role is a varied and interesting one with excellent benefits.

Duties will include:

- Support for two Partners and a number of staff ranging from Director to Assistant Manager level
- Managing databases e.g. marketing and accounting
- Telephone liaison and message taking
- Filing, photocopying, mail distribution and faxing
- Research
- Diary management and organisation of meetings
- Travel arrangements (itineraries, visas and currency arrangements)
- Expenses
- Providing cover for and assistance to other secretaries
- Establishing a rapport with clients, partners and staff
- Managing e-mails, phone, mail and referring issues for partners, directors and managers when absent

This client is looking for exceptional individuals with the following skills:

- Ability to use your own initiative and work autonomously as well as part of a team.
- An adaptable, keen and flexible approach
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to hold the fort and to work as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work effectively under pressure
- A professional telephone manner
- Diplomacy, discretion, politeness and patience
- Flexibility - overtime may be required as and when necessary, without much notice
- Excellent diary management

You will be expected to hold relevant secretarial qualifications and sound academic qualifications ? 5 GCSE's grade A ? C or NVQ or equivalent qualifications or experience.

If you are looking for a varied and stimulating role where you form a vital part of a successful team then please get in touch now.

Salary: £28000 - £30000 per annum + Benefits
Contact Name: Rebecca Johnson
Email: Rebecca.Johnson.08465.559@zarak.aplitrak.com
Phone: 020 7539 0141