Executive Assistant (12-month fixed term contract – Maturity Cover)
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We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.
Grant Thornton (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in nine offices across Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries worldwide, and a global network of more than 68,000 people.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make informed decisions for their organisation, both now and for the future.
Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton works hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.
At GT, we don’t just predict your future, we build it.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton, we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Dublin office as an Executive Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience within a dynamic professional services firm on a temporary basis. You will have the opportunity to develop your career and gain experience working in a fast-moving team. Your position will involve providing support and assistance to Audit and Assurance partners and key members of their team. If you are looking to develop your skillset in a dynamic, global firm, then this position is for you.
Who are we looking for?
* Dedicated high achievers.
* People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete.
* Detail-oriented process improvers.
* Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimise work processes, finding ways to simplify and standardise.
* Self-directed people who take ownership of their work to drive productivity, change, and results.
What does the position entail?
* Act as a gatekeeper / first point of contact for their partners
* PA to partners and provision of administrative support to key members of their team
* Diary management and planning through prioritisation of appointments
* Receiving calls and dealing with clients and colleagues in a professional manner
* Organising internal and external meetings
* Maintenance of client contact information within the CRM system
* Maintaining templates for key client documents
* Liaising with Client Take On Team to ensure efficient onboarding of clients
* Managing all correspondence
* Minute-taking at key team meetings
* Preparation of presentation slides and material using PowerPoint
* Business continuity planning
* Assist with the coordination and management of special projects, as required
* Various ad-hoc administration duties
What skills will the successful candidate have?
* Handle confidential information and sensitive issues in a reliable and discreet manner
* Have the ability to work as part of a team, while also being able to use initiative when needed
* Have the ability to communicate professionally and articulately at all levels
* Have strong organisational skills and an efficient approach to organising their tasks
* Have a strong client focus
* Have excellent oral and written communication skills
* Be flexible and adaptable to learning/taking on new tasks and responsibilities
* Be proficient in MS Office packages
* Knowledge of CRM would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given
* Have a high level of attention to detail (extremely important)
Life at GT
Reward and benefits:
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Inclusion and diversity:
Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.
Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.
Recognition:
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.
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