Dains Accountants & Advisers
Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant
At Barnes Roffe, you’ll be more than just an Executive Assistant. You’ll be a trusted partner to senior leaders, and a key part of how our business operates day-to-day.
Working closely with Partners, you’ll gain real insight into decision-making at a senior level, with the opportunity to make a tangible impact across client service, operations, and team coordination. Your role will be varied, fast-paced, and genuinely valued.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative firm where people look out for each other. You’ll be joining a team that works hard but also recognises the importance of building strong relationships and maintaining a positive working environment.
Department
Business Support
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Leytonstone
Workplace type
Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full administrative support in any capacity to our two Tax Partners. This includes (list is not exhaustive): diary management, arranging meetings, travel bookings, monitoring email, conference registration, and other support as required
- Monitor and manage shared inboxes (e.g. e-filing, Companies House, Adobe tax inboxes)
- Assist with financial admin (producing WIP and debtor reports, assisting with billing processes and tracking outstanding work)
- Manage arrangements for the Partner in relation to confidential matters, such as appraisals and management meetings
- Manage subscriptions, renewals, and supplier relationships
- Providing the client with polite, friendly, and professional contact through all forms of communication
- Prepare and send letters of engagement and disengagement via Adobe Sign
- Run scheduled mail merge campaigns (e.g. January/July payments, April/September/November reminders)
- Assist with client communications and document distribution
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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, PA, or in a similar administrative role (professional services experience desirable)
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience with accounting/tax systems (e.g. CCH, Sage, Digita) is advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management tools
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Job Benefits
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- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance Cover
- Cycle to Work scheme
About Barnes Roffe
In June 2025, Barnes Roffe became part of The Dains Group and together, we are on course to be a Top 20 firm. The Dains Group is a fast growing, independent accountancy practice, ranked 22nd, currently with over 1000 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, ready to drive growth, make an impact, and offer outstanding career opportunities.
By partnering with Dains, Barnes Roffe have joined a firm with the same values and underlying service proposition that we have been delivering to our clients for over 125 years. As we are now part of a national firm the range of specialist services we offer has widened and this in turn greatly enhances the career opportunities for our talented team.
We believe our people are our greatest asset. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy groups, we offer a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.
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