Business Assistant (Chief of Staff)

Business Assistant/Chief of Staff  -  West End

A true opportunity has arisen for a degree standard Business Assistant with an entrepreneurial highly organised manner of working.  Prince 2 would be a major plus and experience pulling many threads together in major projects or events where co-ordination and tracking is an optimum skill. This role contains many areas very similar to a Chief of Staff role and can grow into this within one or two years.

Working for a successful HNW entrepreneur (as a Wing man) with many business projects growing rapidly and as he travels often this role is key.  Managing several projects across various sectors from developments to pharma products & innovative ventures. You will project manage programs and projects simultaneously and ensure robust legal and technical research has been carried out.  An ability to benchmark and analyse external options on the market and deal with time lines and budgets effectively.

Able to deliver comprehensive project plans including detailed weekly reporting.  Able to deliver various objectives and ensure that any issues are resolved to mitigate risk keeping the Principal in the loop and prompting on important issues.

Able to build excellent relationships quickly and build successful partnerships.

Co-ordinate and oversee business matters/flow to include financial matters: invoice and payment management, banking preparation & reconciliation, VAT return.  Liaising with accounts and use of QuickBooks.  Creditor, Debtor and Supplier Control.  Corporate Governance - Managing Companies House & HMRC filings with external accountant.  Preparing Minutes, keeping accurate records and filing, ensuring compliance.

Dealing with various HR issues from expenses and HR policies, keeping records and acting as an interface. Dealing with Offshore family office matters and coordination with Trustees including reporting.

Excellent research skills to explore new business opportunities and become involved on all levels. General office management (10 in London Office).  Various financial additions/share options to a basic salary is on offer in this role for the right candidate.

Acting as gatekeeper to the Principal giving regular updated schedules on private matters, management of emails,  Dealing with travel matters & research.  Extensive personal diary management and constantly changing travel plans.  Household Management & ad hoc personal assistance

Great role for a business minded individual with much to offer!