Personal secretary
19 days ago
London
Key Responsibilities: 1. Maintain and manage the director’s diary, including booking meetings, arranging
client appointments, and scheduling compliance deadlines. 2. Handle day-to-day correspondence, including emails, post, supplier invoices, and
legal notifications. 3. Maintain and update digital and physical filing systems for client records,
compliance reports, and transaction receipts. 4. Draft, format, and proofread business documents including letters to authorities,
account summaries, and internal memos. 5. Monitor and order office supplies, assist in minor procurement tasks, and liaise
with external service providers and accountants. 6. Support the director with data entry tasks including stock updates, HMRC-related
entries, and customer invoice generation. 7. Translate and communicate information when dealing with clients or suppliers
who may not speak English fluently.
Page 49 8. Carry out light financial administration tasks (e.g., collating receipts, compiling
simple expenditure reports).
Skills Required: 9. Proven ability to manage confidential information responsibly and sensitively. 10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in liaising with
suppliers and clients from multicultural backgrounds. 11. Excellent command of written and spoken English for business and formal
correspondence. 12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and basic knowledge
of PDF handling and cloud-based storage (e.g., Google Drive). 13. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and manage tasks
proactively. 14. Organised and meticulous with strong attention to detail—especially in preparing
formal documents and regulatory paperwork. 15. Familiarity with light bookkeeping or basic invoicing practices is a plus.
Education and Experience
• Minimum: GCSEs (or overseas equivalent), including English and
Mathematics.
• At least 1 year of relevant industry experience as a secretary, administrative
assistant, or in a similar office-based support role.