We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant to join a well-established and highly-regarded accountancy firm based in Harrow, London. The firm has a long-standing reputation for excellence in financial and consultancy services and is looking to appoint a PA to support one of its key Partners. In addition to this 1:1 support, the PA will also assist the wider team with occasional administrative and organisational duties. This is a collaborative team, and requires a PA who is flexible and able to support with a wide range of responsibilities. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to handling a busy schedule and dynamic workload. The Partner is professional, driven, energetic and has a growing portfolio – he is looking for a self-starting PA to assist him with this increased workload. Usual working hours are from 9am to 5:30pm, with flexibility required at times. There is a competitive salary on offer, as well as a performance bonus. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: • Extensive diary management for the Partner • Prepare documents and internal/external communications • Spreadsheet creation and management using Excel • Act as a point of contact on behalf of the Partner • Provide administrative support to the partner and the wider team • Oversee the partner’s client portfolio to ensure that the firm’s filing obligation for clients are undertaken on a timely basis. • Undertake fee proposals for new clients and identify selling opportunities. • Meet prospective clients and also pick up new enquiries that are received. • Undertake tax planning for both personal and corporate clients. • Write reports and memos in respect of tax advice that will need to be provided to clients. • Review business plans and forecasts to support immigration applications. • Undertaking final review of accounts, and tax returns, and discussing with clients. • Approving client packs for the secretary to publish to clients. • Undertaking presentations locally and at international conferences/networking events. • Provide administrative support to the partner and the wider team ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a PA in a professional environment (ideally finance or accountancy, but this is not essential) • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to undertake work independently and bring new ideas to the practice. • Fluency in English to mother-tongue level • Excellent organisational skills and a proactive attitude • Proficient in Microsoft Office, an expert in Excel • Additional software required: CCH, SAGE, VT Transaction, Receiptbank, Quickbooks, Xero, CCH • High level of confidentiality and professionalism • Hardworking and driven • Excellent verifiable references