Junior PA

Sopher + Co

  • Mayfair, Central London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
About UsEstablished in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships, and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then, we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.We are looking for a Junior Personal Assistant to provide full day-to-day support to our Private Office Team. This is a full-time, office-based role, working 5 days a week from our Mayfair office. You will provide an efficient and smooth service, including diary management and administration support. This is a fast-paced and demanding role with a lot of interaction, both supporting the team and the clients. Through your commitment and talent, you will make a significant contribution to the growth and ongoing success of the firm from the outset.Day to day duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Diary management, including arranging meetings and finding suitable locations for such meetings
  • Running errands
  • Helping onboard clients
  • Scanning/filling
  • Internal organisation
  • Liaising with suppliers over the telephone (ie utilities companies)
  • Travel arrangements - finding not only the best connections, but at the best prices, with the favoured carriers
  • Organising events (recurring and ad hoc)
  • Managing timelines and deadlines
  • Liaising with other relevant staff
  • Keeping all subscriptions and memberships up to date
  • Expense management and liaison with relevant accounting professionals
  • Summarising and drafting documents and emails on client’s behalf
About youNaturally you will be able to offer and demonstrate previous administrative or Office -based experience. You will be confident in working to a high standard, have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to your work. Ideally you will also have/be:
  • At least 1 year of previous experience in a similar role.
  • Outstanding time management skills and ability to prioritise work
  • Highly responsive
  • Excellent work ethics
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people at different levels
  • Great attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Organisational skills and the ability to multitask
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Tactful and discrete
In addition to the above successful candidate will be organised and commercially minded, displaying a level of flexibility, professionalism, confidence and ability to build successful relationships through trust and credibility.In ReturnWe will offer you a competitive package, including generous holiday allowance, extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer. Sopher + Co strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.

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