UK Executive Assistant, Grant Thornton UK

Salary not provided

Excel

Mid and Senior level

Birmingham

Bristol

Cambridge

Cardiff

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Leeds

Manchester

Oxford

Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory

Job no longer available

Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory

1001+ employees

B2BLegalConsulting

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Excel

Mid and Senior level

Birmingham

Bristol

Cambridge

Cardiff

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Leeds

Manchester

Oxford

1001+ employees

B2BLegalConsulting

Company mission

To make businesses more personal by investing in building relationships.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Joining us as a UK EA Assistant, the minimum criteria you’ll need is 3 years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executives

Desirable

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with AI-powered tools
Exceptional organisational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What the job involves

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals
As part of the UK Executive Support Team, you play a vital role in driving operational excellence and supporting stakeholders with professionalism and integrity
The team thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement—whether that’s sharing expertise, stepping up to lead during critical moments, or adopting new digital tools to enhance efficiency
Together, you help ensure high standards, effective communication, and the overall success of the firm
Coordinate senior leaders’ diaries and meetings for seamless daily operations
Optimise workflows with AI and automation
Turn research and data into decisions
Lead cross‑firm projects to delivery
Elevate stakeholder brand and relationships

Application process

End Date: February 23, 2026

Our take

Grant Thornton UK is a leading professional services firm that's part of a global network spanning over 150 countries and more than 76,000 people. With 23 offices across the UK and a team of over 5,000, they combine an international reach with deep local insight.

It specialises in audit, tax, and advisory services, but what really sets it apart is its focus on fresh thinking and building strong, personal relationships. From helping CFOs digitise their operations to advising on high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, Grant Thornton works across a wide range of industries to tackle complex challenges and unlock real progress.

Recently, the company has doubled down on its growth, welcoming hundreds of new trainees, launching digital-first roles, and promoting key talent into leadership. With investments in technology and talent development, it's building future-ready teams for clients and pushing into new markets.

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Company

Company benefits

Life cover
Income protection
Matched pension
Private medical, including anytime access to Doctor@Hand and Stronger Minds
Professional subscriptions

Company HQ

City of London, London, UK

Leadership

Malcolm Gomersall

(CEO)

Malcolm has been at Grant Thornton since 2001, holding various roles including Office/Regional Managing Partner and Business Unit Leader. And he became CEO of the company in 2024.

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