At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a dynamic Real Estate team with billing, client management, and administrative tasks.
- Company: Join a leading professional services firm with a fast-growing Real Estate team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a challenging role while building relationships with diverse personalities.
- Qualifications: 3+ years as an Executive Assistant or similar, with strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 38000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the fastest-growing Real Estate teams within a leading professional services firm. Supporting a Partner and a team of eight, this is a fast-paced Executive Assistant position where you'll play a vital role in keeping the team organised and ensuring work is delivered efficiently. While there is some diary management, this role has a much greater focus on billing, matter management and supporting the commercial success of the team. Previous legal experience is not essential. We're keen to speak with experienced Executive Assistants or Personal Assistants from any professional services background who are confident working in a busy environment and enjoy building relationships with a range of personalities.
The Role
- Managing a high volume of billing and supporting fee earners with financial performance
- Matter management, client onboarding and compliance processes
- Supporting business development activities, bids, tenders and client events
- Preparing engagement documentation and managing client records
- Coordinating meetings, travel arrangements and event logistics
- Working closely with finance, business development and compliance teams
- Supporting file management, matter closures and workflow coordination
- Producing reports, presentations and professional documentation
- Providing high-level administrative support to a Partner and wider Real Estate team
About You
- At least three years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar support role
- Strong billing or financial administration experience
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and strong personalities
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- A proactive approach with a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service
What's on Offer?
- Salary between £32,000 and £38,000
- Hybrid working (50% office based over two weeks)
- Join a rapidly expanding and successful Real Estate team
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Modern offices and an excellent benefits package
If you're looking for a challenging, rewarding Executive Assistant role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Executive Assistant - Real Estate in Leeds employer: Huntress
Huntress is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering flexible working options and a competitive salary, making it an ideal place for HR professionals to thrive. With a strong focus on employee relations and compliance, the company fosters a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and development. Located in Witham, employees benefit from free on-site parking and a collaborative environment that prioritises meaningful contributions to the organisation.
