Job DescriptionPosition: Executive Support AnalystLocation: LondonAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” -
Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOIn our team you will learn:- The ability to work across multiple disciplines and learn about different areas of the business at a senior level
- Effective time management for both you and those you support
- Learn how to operate within a cohesive team, sharing responsibilities and effective collaboration on tasks and responsibilities
As an Executive Assistant you will be responsible for:- A high level of Diary Support - Identifying regular tasks for EA to complete e.g. meeting requests progressed without consultation with the MDs. Managing the MD’s diary with a degree of autonomy in confirmation and scheduling of meetings and travel arrangements.
- Travel - Agrees travel needs with the MDs and coordinates arrangements appropriately, can involve multiple destinations and short notice changes. Create logical itinerary based on the MD’s availability. Provides support with travel documentation and procedures including visas.
- Meeting and Event Planning - Takes the brief and delivers full event management within budget. Prepare agendas as directed by the MD. May provide on-site facilitation of the event including taking notes.
- Client/EA Relationships - Develop relationships with leaderships’ clients and their executive support associates. Establish networks across home GU EA community.
- Communications - Prepare draft proposals and presentations with direction from Executive and/or support from other individuals or service departments; document production and formatting; brand compliance; proof reading materials for consistency, grammar, and spelling.
- Administration - Assisting with miscellaneous complex administrative tasks which will include: -
- locate and complete standard Accenture forms
- invoicing and accounts reconciliation support
- email distribution lists
- time and expense reporting
- office/meeting room bookings
Qualification- Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive Support Assistant
- Strong Diary Management (multiple diaries)
- Experience booking complex international travel
- Excellent verbal and written English
- Excellent customer service skills
- IT and Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Effective team player, flexible but with the ability to work independently
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills with confidence to interact with people at senior levels
- Ability to work within agreed timescales
- High level of accuracy
- Pro-active, display initiative and work well under pressure
- Experience working in a similar role supporting Senior Management
Set yourself apart: - Ability to work effectively and creatively under pressure
- Mastery of stakeholder relationships and collaborative working with colleagues and peers at all levels
- Proven history of providing a high level of executive support to more than one executive
LocationsLondon
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