Job Description

Executive Assistant (In-Person, Sutton - 6-Month Contract)

Base Salary: 22,222.20 + performance bonus OTE: 24,444.42

Start: Around 17 December 2025

Application Deadline:

19 November 2025

Shortlisting/Sifting:

w/c 24 November 2025

Assessments & Interviews:

28-29 November 2025 (in person, Sutton)

Likely Start Date:

17 December 2025

We are a fast-growing professional services firm operating across tax, legal, advisory, financial planning and strategy. We're looking for a sharp, proactive Executive Assistant to support the founder across business operations, client delivery, workflow organisation and scheduling.

This role is ideal for a graduate seeking accelerated exposure to how ambitious firms operate, including advisory processes, legal-style correspondence, diary strategy, stakeholder communication and project support. The position is hands-on and based full-time at our Sutton office.

? Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

Inbox management and email triage Drafting polished, professional correspondence Managing follow-up sequences and chasing actions Preparing agendas, briefing notes and meeting packs

Diary & Schedule Management

Coordinating internal and external meetings Managing competing priorities Booking rooms, venues and video calls Protecting focus blocks in a busy diary

Document & Workflow Support

Formatting reports, proposals, letters and business plans Version control and document tracking Proofreading for clarity, grammar and tone Preparing physical client documentation packs

Client & Project Support

Drafting summaries and follow-up communications Conducting research requests (legal, business, finance, property) Tracking client deadlines (HMRC, Companies House, etc.) Collating onboarding documentation
*

Office Administration

CRM updates and lead tracking Expenses and invoice logging Filing, printing, scanning and organisation Greeting clients

Light Personal Errands

Appointment coordination Personal administrative support where required

Traits We're Looking For

Excellent written English Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills Strong situational judgement Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision Comfortable in a fast-moving environment Detail-driven with a focus on accuracy Curious and eager to learn

Ideal Degrees

We welcome graduates from a range of disciplines, particularly those with strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, including:

Law Business/Management Accounting/Finance English/Linguistics Psychology Philosophy Politics/International Relations
All degrees will be considered with evidence of strong writing, organisation and judgement.

Experience & Development

Over six months you will gain exposure to:

Executive coordination and scheduling strategy Client advisory delivery Professional drafting standards Internal operational processes Document packaging for legal/financial contexts Live operational project support
High performers may have the opportunity to extend the contract or progress.

Assessments & Interviews (27-28 November, Sutton office)

Shortlisted candidates will complete:

A

project-management simulation

A

short written report

based on a brief A

reasoning and prioritisation exercise

These assessments evaluate structured thinking, clarity of communication, and operational judgement.

Software & Tools

Experience with any of the following is beneficial:

Office 365 / Google Workspace Notion / Trello / ClickUp / Asana CRM platforms Canva Xero familiarity (bonus)

Working Hours

This is an in-person position based at our Sutton office, operating

9:00am - 5:00pm

, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility depending on client commitments and meeting schedules.

Compensation

Base salary: 22,222.20

Performance bonus leading to OTE of 24,444.42

In-person, career-accelerating learning environment
Compensation will be proportional to the 6-month contract term.

Confidentiality

Due to the nature of financial and legal work, discretion and integrity are essential. An NDA is required.

How to Apply

Please send:

CV Short 200-word cover note explaining your interest A key achievement your proud of in the last 12 months
Optional: share an example of something you have organised effectively.

Deadline:

Applications close 2 weeks from publication date.

Selection Timeline

5 Nov - 19 Nov:

Applications open

Week Commencing 24 Nov:

Sifting and shortlisting

28-29 November:

Assessments & interviews (Sutton)

17 December:

Target start date

Why This Role is Different

You will learn more in six months here than many junior roles offer in two years. If you're ambitious, organised and enjoy problem-solving, this environment accelerates your development significantly.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 22,223.00-24,445.00 per year

Work Location: In person