Executive Assistant

About The Role...

Are you a proactive and dynamic individual with a passion for client satisfaction and relationship building? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We're seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our support team as an Executive Assistant, this will be a permanent remote role supporting our teams in the UK.

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our Partners, Associate Partners, and Directors, enabling them to focus on the technical aspects of their roles.

You Will Do This By

• Proactively managing diaries, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, along with booking meeting rooms and providing an agenda
• Assisting in general admin tasks for the team
• Organisation of the team’s weekly meetings, including arranging a team presenter, collating the update notes and recording the meeting
• Completing ad hoc admin tasks from the Partner group and their respective Managers
• Arranging all travel across the team using our internal portal where possible, ensuring all sustainability insights are captured
• Assisting with the collection of client feedback, working collaboratively with the Marketing Team

About You...

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

To shine as an Executive Assistant, you’ll be a personable and energetic team player with:

• Proven experience as an EA/PA or similar role
• Experience managing complex diaries, travel and meeting logistics
• Top notch written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to details
• Comfortable with tech systems, CRM platforms and virtual collaboration platforms
• Plan, prioritise and organise your own workload and be flexible based on the needs of team
• Work to a fast pace whilst still maintaining exceptional quality in your work
• Be team orientated and enthusiastic
• Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

About Us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Checkout Our Achievements

• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 6 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as “Best-in-class” for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s Why We Offer Things Like

• Fully remote working - allowing for fantastic work-life balance
• A generous holiday entitlement
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• Access to the CP South African Network, so you are able to build those close bonds
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering Day and opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for recruitment agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.