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Personal Assistant (London, UK)
The job posting seeks a Personal Assistant for the London office of Alantra, a global financial services firm, to provide administrative support to the team and handle a variety of tasks, including travel planning, document processing, and event coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicative, and team-oriented, with experience using Concur or similar software and a keen eye for detail.
Tasks
The successful candidate will work closely with the broader PA team and provide administrative support to the entire firm, including support for junior fee earners. Key responsibilities include:- Executive and Team Support: Seamless personal assistant support for a team of managing directors and directors, including complex and dynamic calendar management
- Travel and Expense Management: Managing complex travel arrangements, including flights, trains, hotels, visas, and meal/meeting locations
- Document and presentation support: Formatting presentations and documents in accordance with the company’s or client’s brand
- Event coordination and internal engagement: Planning and execution of events (team get-togethers, lunches, celebrations, away days, corporate events)
- Office and administrative support: Covering reception duties during holidays or lunch breaks, assisting with the maintenance of the CRM database
Requirements
The ideal candidate should:- Have experience with Concur (or similar expense management software)
- Possess a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion
- Be highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Be personable and professional, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to work effectively with a wide range of personalities and at various levels of seniority
- Be a true team player who is willing to step in and help out wherever needed
- Be proactive and solution-oriented, with a "can-do" attitude
- Be trustworthy, professional, and discreet when handling sensitive information
We offer
- A dynamic and diverse work environment
- The opportunity to be part of a high-performing team
- A salary of £40,000–£45,000, depending on experience
- Flexibility and adaptability in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
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