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About the job Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London is seeking a confident and experienced Accounts Assistant to become part of our Team. You will report to the Assistant Residence Manager, supporting the property and centralised Finance team with bookeeping duties and administrative support. An Accounts Assistant is responsible for: Ensuring invoices and credit notes are raised and posted Processing invoices and reconciling Processing commission invoices from travel agents Requesting authorisations and raising discrepancies with the relevant person/department Being responsible for petty cash records and completion Reconciling credit card accounts Assisting the Finance Team with month end processes Preparing accruals and bad debt provisions Assisting with the timely and effective collection of all debts Participating in credit control meetings as required To be successful in the role of Accounts Assistant, we require: At least two years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping role, ideally within the hotel sector Completed or studying for a bookkeeping qualification such as AAT or other equivalent qualification A self-motivating attitude to work autonomously yet have a team orientated mindset Effective communication skills in written and spoken English Proficient level of numerical, administrative and IT Skills Experience with the Property Management System RMS is advantageous This is your opportunity to be part of our team as an Accounts Assistant. We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend bonus Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties Staff incentives when you and your team perform (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us Citadines is a brand of The Ascott Limited. At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Trading as: Citadines by The Ascott Limited Required skills: Organisation, Numerical, Time Management, Decision Making, Attention to Detail, communication, Problem Solving Discussed at venue Department: Finance & Accounting Language required: English The company At The Ascott Limited, we believe that our guests can be anywhere in the world, and still feel right at home. With a suite of accommodation options that spans serviced apartments & hotels, coliving properties, as well as independent senior living apartments, our guests can count on us for that sense of comfort and familiarity, be it for a short stopover or a new space to call their home. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service. Growing from strength to strength, powering up through new alliances and transforming challenges into triumphs, Ascott is trailblazing tomorrow and charting a new future of growth. Hear from Ascott’s past and present leaders as they share about their experiences in this tribute video, having witnessed Ascott’s growth to become truly Unlimited.

Job Title: Executive Assistant Location: 25 Cabot Square Canary Wharf, London, England, E14 4QZ Job Type: Full-Time Permanent About Us: We are a dynamic and growing software development company based in London. We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our senior leadership and help drive efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Job Summary: As an Executive Assistant, you will be the right-hand support to our executive team, ensuring seamless coordination of schedules, communications, and projects. This is a key role that requires discretion, initiative, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements. Act as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders. Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and other documents. Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion. Assist in the planning and execution of meetings, events, and projects. Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making. Perform general administrative duties such as filing, expense reporting, and procurement. Requirements: Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of discretion and professionalism. Ability to adapt quickly and work independently. [Optional: Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification.] Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in corporate environment.

Job Title: Executive Assistant Location: 25 Cabot Square, London, England, E14 4QZ Job Type: Full-Time Permannet Salary: Upto £33,000 annually About Us: ATEN COMMUNICATIONS UK LTD is a dynamic and growing IT company based in Canary Wharf, London. We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our senior leadership and help drive efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Job Summary: As an Executive Assistant, you will be the right-hand support to our executive team, ensuring seamless coordination of schedules, communications, and projects. This is a key role that requires discretion, initiative, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements. Act as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders. Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and other documents. Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion. Assist in the planning and execution of meetings, events, and projects. Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making. Perform general administrative duties such as filing, expense reporting, and procurement. Requirements: Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of discretion and professionalism. Ability to adapt quickly and work independently. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in corporate sector.

Duties and Responsibilities: · Oversees the smooth running office operation and help the office to achieve outstanding service to the clients. · Manage the on boarding process for new clients, ensuring a seamless transition and service confirmation. · Organize and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for consultants. · Track project timelines and deliverables for e-commerce setups, ad campaigns, etc. · Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for consultancy projects. · Ensure smooth communication between teams and external partners. · Foster a positive office culture that encourages teamwork and open communication. · Coordinate with the finance team for payroll, vendor payments, and budget monitoring. · Compile reports (Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, Amazon Seller Central) for review. · Maintain organized digital filing systems (Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint). · Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and health and safety standards. · Maintain office supplies, equipment, and facilities. · Assist in basic bookkeeping, invoicing, and expense tracking. · Manage new inquiries to client onboarding and service confirmation. · Recruit, On-board tasks and train new administrative staffs. · Assist in business development activities (e.g., organizing seminars, client meetings). · Act as a liaison between staff and senior management. · Implement and improve office policies to enhance productivity. · Work closely with management to streamline processes for business growth. ** Skills, Qualifications/Experience** · Strong organizational & multitasking abilities · Proficiency in MS Office & office management software · Excellent communication & interpersonal skills · Problem-solving & decision-making capabilities · Knowledge of basic accounting & HR practices

Senior Maritime Engineer Introducing an exciting opportunity to join the Infrastructure Engineering team as a Senior Maritime Engineer. Job Summary are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our Maritime team with the opportunity to support the wider Infrastructure Engineering team, including Rail and Asset Management. We are looking for a dynamic engineer who is technically strong, capable of taking a lead role in client management, and motivated to help assist and develop engineers and graduates. In this role, you’ll find yourself working as part of a young, growing and enthusiastic team. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work on an interesting and varied portfolio of projects such as structural inspections and designs on bulk material terminals, liquid handling terminals, RoRo, data centres, flood defence walls, passenger access and much more. You will also be given opportunities to supervise construction sites, contract administration and licensing and consenting. The opportunities are varied and offer genuine prospects for career progression and Chartership (if not already obtained). At, you will be continuously exposed to best in class thinking and innovative minds from a wide range of professionals. The Infrastructure Engineering team has recently been shortlisted for the New Civil Engineer and Railway Industry Association RISE awards and hold Investors in People Gold accreditation. Essential Qualifications and Experience Minimum of 6 years experience in a Civil/Structural Engineering role, ideally within the Maritime sector and on Infrastructure projects. Professional qualification, Chartered/Incorporated with ICE/IStructE, or near to. Strong design experience in a range of projects and structures. Proven experience of assisting or delivering projects to time and budget. Experience of assisting projects and teams with the associated financial management. Experience undertaking and checking designs and calculations. Effective communication skills in a client facing role. Experience of Eurocodes and British Standards. Experience of multi-disciplinary design coordination and integration. Working knowledge of a structural analysis software such as Tekla Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer (2D/3D frame), S-frame 3D, Robot, SuperStress, MIDAS, LUSAS etc. Proficient use of MS office-based software is essential. Working knowledge of relevant CDM regulations. Role Requirements Able to work independently under minimal direction. Excellent time keeping and time management. Willingness to take ownership of allocated tasks. Act as a Line Manager. Support and manage project team members, including providing technical support. Mentor and develop the understanding and technical knowledge of junior colleagues. Undertake roles related to Project Management. Preparation of fee proposals. Support in all aspects of tenders, including producing and delivering presentations. Determine a project’s scope of works, budget and programme. Responsible for the financial, technical and project management of various projects. Prepare or check technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments and method statements. Comply with varying design standards ensuring all deliverables are compliant. Undertake design reviews to ensure coordination between design disciplines. Undertake and lead inspections, examinations and scoping visits with the client. Have a good understanding of relevant Health & Safety Legislation, Codes of Practice & standards and current design methods. Liaise and attend meetings with clients. Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments. Benefits & Initiatives offer excellent benefits and initiatives, including: Incentive Scheme. Pension Scheme Car Benefit Scheme. Work From Home. Health Insurance – cash plan. Flexible working scheme. Long service award. Cycle-to-work scheme. Life assurance/personal accident cover. Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over. Annual season ticket loan. Generous maternity & paternity pay. Employee introduction awards. Professional qualification support. Become a diversity/inclusion/zero emissions/innovation/technology champion.

We are seeking a highly competent and professional Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to our CEO. This pivotal role ensures the smooth operation of the CEO's activities, enabling them to focus on strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities Executive Support: - Provide administrative, personal, and event-related support to the CEO - Manage the CEO’s calendar, scheduling appointments and prioritising time effectively - Screen, prioritise, respond to and delegate email and phone inquiries, ensuring appropriate follow-up Document, Data and Financial Management: - Draft, create, and send client quotes, proposals, and invoices - Automate repetitive tasks, manage data, and potentially even assist with web development or software projects - Reconcile payments, track accounts, and confirm invoice payments with senior management Event and Project Coordination: - Support the planning and execution of key meetings, events, and client engagements - Contribute to ad-hoc projects aligned with the company’s strategic objectives Other Duties: - Assist with sales reports, accounts preparation, and other administrative tasks - Support business growth initiatives, such as social media management and search engine optimisation, when needed Competencies Data science skills: Ability to code in R and or Python Language Proficiency: Written and spoken proficiency in Chinese, Malay, and English Intercultural Fluency: Comfortable working with diverse, global stakeholders and navigating cultural differences effectively. Deep cultural understanding across Central and East Asia Teamwork: Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Independent Problem-Solving: Solutions-focused with a proactive approach to challenges Organisational Skills: Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and time management Adaptability: Comfortable managing last-minute changes and shifting priorities Confidentiality: Maintains discretion, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information Professionalism: Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills Required Qualifications Education: - GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: - A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience as an assistant to a senior executive or founder, ideally in a start-up or small business setting Skills: - Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to handle last-minute changes - Proven ability to establish, maintain, and enhance professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders - Advanced IT proficiency, including Python or R, Microsoft Word, Excel, and familiarity with internet tools Languages: - Excellent knowledge of Chinese (written and spoken), and good working knowledge of English and at least one other East Asian language Desirable Qualifications - Familiarity with CRM and bookkeeping software - Knowledge of social media marketing and search engine optimisation Role Details Location: London (on-site) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend hours Type: Permanent, Full-Time Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing consultancy with a global impact. If you thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and are ready to support a visionary leader, we’d love to hear from you. Application Process To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.