Executive Assistant
JOB_53460544727941Job type
PermanentLocation
EdinburghWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Personal Assistant / Executive AssistantsIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
Competitive
Executive Assistant | Edinburgh City | Competitive Annual Salary |
Your new company
This not-for-profit housing provider is well recognised across Scotland. Our client offers an innovative and supportive work environment where career progression and development are actively encouraged. Due to organisational growth and further expansion, a role has been created for an Executive Assistant.
Your new role
As a passionate and adept individual, your primary responsibility is to manage and execute a range of support tasks. Providing excellent servicing to both internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to improving the operation's productivity.Key Responsibilities
- Provide confidential executive support to senior finance leadership, including diary/email management, correspondence handling, and report preparation.
- Manage signing processes for company accounts and serve as main liaison with auditors.
- Support finance-related projects and initiatives to improve operations and customer service.
- Act as primary contact for board communications; prepare agendas, coordinate papers, and provide minute-taking services for board and committee meetings.
- Deliver governance platform training and maintain compliance records for board members, ensuring data accuracy.
- Coordinate finance committee operations, including agenda planning, reporting, and regulatory alignment.
- Liaise with lenders and regulatory bodies; prepare funding documentation and coordinate valuation data.
- Administer payment systems and compliance processes; act as system administrator for financial platforms.
- Provide quarterly financial analysis on income and credit card usage; manage business accounts and resolve related issues.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety, equality and diversity, and data protection policies.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this highly visible role, you will have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Experience in financial administration
- Proficiency in producing reports, presentations, and managing complex documentation.
- Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders, funders, and regulatory bodies.
- Familiarity with governance platforms and financial systems
- Competencies in leadership, innovation, problem-solving, and customer service.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities.
What you'll get in return
Competitive Annual Salary
Hybrid Working
Career Development
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Archie Dunbar, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Edinburgh, 4th Floor, 2 Lochrin Square, 96 FountainbridgeTelephone 01316038378