<p data-end="325" data-start="171"><strong data-end="247" data-start="171">Executive Assistant to Managing Director - Transport & Aviation Services</strong><br data-end="250" data-start="247" /> 📍 West Drayton | 5 days per week on-site | Competitive Salary + Benefits</p><p data-end="630" data-start="327">Are you a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation in the transport and aviation sector, working alongside an inspiring Managing Director known for her people-first leadership style.</p><p data-start="632" data-end="910">This is more than an administrative role - as the trusted right hand to the MD and Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a vital part in ensuring the business runs smoothly, stays strategically focused, and delivers exceptional service in a fast-paced, customer-driven industry.</p><h3 data-start="917" data-end="946"><strong data-start="921" data-end="944">Purpose of the Role</strong></h3><p data-end="1255" data-start="947">The Executive Assistant will act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, ensuring her time is spent productively and focused on strategic priorities. You'll provide seamless executive support, help drive organisational objectives, and keep the leadership team aligned across multiple business areas.</p><h3 data-end="1292" data-start="1262"><strong data-end="1290" data-start="1266">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="2113" data-start="1293"><li data-start="1293" data-end="1411"><p data-end="1411" data-start="1295"><strong data-start="1295" data-end="1316">Executive Support</strong>: Manage complex diaries, arrange meetings, and coordinate domestic and international travel.</p></li><li data-end="1531" data-start="1412"><p data-start="1414" data-end="1531"><strong data-start="1414" data-end="1437">Operational Support</strong>: Act as a central communication link between departments, using discretion and sensitivity.</p></li><li data-start="1532" data-end="1647"><p data-end="1647" data-start="1534"><strong data-start="1534" data-end="1570">Inbox & Communication Management</strong>: Prioritise emails, draft correspondence, and respond on behalf of the MD.</p></li><li data-start="1648" data-end="1730"><p data-start="1650" data-end="1730"><strong data-start="1650" data-end="1673">Meeting Preparation</strong>: Create agendas, take minutes, and track action items.</p></li><li data-end="1832" data-start="1731"><p data-end="1832" data-start="1733"><strong data-start="1733" data-end="1761">Stakeholder Coordination</strong>: Liaise with clients, regulators, board members, and internal teams.</p></li><li data-end="1939" data-start="1833"><p data-end="1939" data-start="1835"><strong data-end="1855" data-start="1835">Data & Reporting</strong>: Prepare reports, analyse operational metrics, and manage confidential documents.</p></li><li data-end="2031" data-start="1940"><p data-start="1942" data-end="2031"><strong data-start="1942" data-end="1962">Event Management</strong>: Organise company events, client visits, and industry conferences.</p></li><li data-end="2113" data-start="2032"><p data-start="2034" data-end="2113"><strong data-start="2034" data-end="2052">Ad Hoc Support</strong>: Assist with personal errands and other tasks as required.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2152" data-start="2120"><strong data-start="2124" data-end="2150">What We're Looking For</strong></h3><ul data-end="2723" data-start="2153"><li data-end="2226" data-start="2153"><p data-start="2155" data-end="2226">Minimum 3 years' experience supporting senior executives (essential).</p></li><li data-end="2328" data-start="2227"><p data-end="2328" data-start="2229">Degree or certification in Business Administration, Transport Management, or similar (preferred).</p></li><li data-end="2386" data-start="2329"><p data-start="2331" data-end="2386">Impeccable organisational and time-management skills.</p></li><li data-start="2387" data-end="2441"><p data-end="2441" data-start="2389">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p></li><li data-start="2442" data-end="2537"><p data-end="2537" data-start="2444">Keen attention to detail, with discretion and integrity when handling confidential matters.</p></li><li data-end="2592" data-start="2538"><p data-end="2592" data-start="2540">Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities.</p></li><li data-end="2666" data-start="2593"><p data-end="2666" data-start="2595">Confident user of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).</p></li><li data-start="2667" data-end="2723"><p data-end="2723" data-start="2669">Professional, reliable, approachable, and proactive.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2772" data-start="2730"><strong data-end="2770" data-start="2734">Health & Safety Responsibilities</strong></h3><p data-start="2773" data-end="2982">As part of this role, you'll be expected to comply with company health and safety directives, use appropriate equipment responsibly, and report any hazards immediately. Training will be provided as required.</p><h3 data-end="3009" data-start="2989"> </h3><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNTAyNTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="351" data-start="162"><strong data-end="236" data-start="162">Global Accounts Payable Administrator - 15 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)</strong><br / data-end="239" data-start="236"> <strong data-start="239" data-end="252">Location:</strong> North Cambridge (Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days from home)<br data-start="312" data-end="315" /> <strong data-start="315" data-end="326">Salary:</strong> £30,000 - £35,000 p.a.</p><p data-start="353" data-end="669">Robert Half are recruiting on behalf of a client in North Cambridge who are seeking a <strong data-start="439" data-end="480">Global Accounts Payable Administrator</strong> to join their finance team on a <strong data-start="513" data-end="545">15-month fixed term contract</strong> (maternity cover). This is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work in a collaborative, international environment.</p><p data-end="1056" data-start="671">You will take responsibility for the <strong data-end="862" data-start="830">US accounts payable function</strong>, as well as credit card and virtual card administration. You'll also work alongside the UK Finance Assistant (responsible for GBP accounts payable) and provide support or cover when required.</p><h3 data-start="1058" data-end="1084">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="1085" data-end="2368"><li data-start="1085" data-end="1119"><p data-end="1119" data-start="1087">Supplier set-up and management</p></li><li data-end="1164" data-start="1120"><p data-end="1164" data-start="1122">Managing AP inboxes and handling queries</p></li><li data-end="1296" data-start="1165"><p data-start="1167" data-end="1296">Daily release of purchase orders in the ERP system (validating cost centres, project codes, purchase groups, and VAT treatment)</p></li><li data-end="1411" data-start="1297"><p data-start="1299" data-end="1411">Processing supplier invoices and pro formas against purchase orders, investigating and resolving discrepancies</p></li><li data-start="1412" data-end="1487"><p data-start="1414" data-end="1487">Liaising with operations to confirm receipt of goods prior to invoicing</p></li><li data-end="1576" data-start="1488"><p data-end="1576" data-start="1490">Identifying prepayments and allocating costs across periods when processing invoices</p></li><li data-end="1643" data-start="1577"><p data-start="1579" data-end="1643">Reviewing and managing open purchase orders and aged creditors</p></li><li data-end="1720" data-start="1644"><p data-start="1646" data-end="1720">Processing staff expense claims and credit card claims in the ERP system</p></li><li data-end="1816" data-start="1721"><p data-end="1816" data-start="1723">Monthly self-review and correction of transactions, including journals and expense vouchers</p></li><li data-end="1889" data-start="1817"><p data-end="1889" data-start="1819">Reconciling supplier statements and processing accruals at month-end</p></li><li data-end="1979" data-start="1890"><p data-start="1892" data-end="1979">Administering and reconciling virtual card platforms, processing receipts against POs</p></li><li data-start="1980" data-end="2068"><p data-start="1982" data-end="2068">Arranging invoice payments via online banking, including ad hoc and regular payments</p></li><li data-end="2112" data-start="2069"><p data-start="2071" data-end="2112">Creating and managing payment templates</p></li><li data-start="2113" data-end="2204"><p data-start="2115" data-end="2204">Posting and matching daily bank transactions and preparing monthly bank reconciliations</p></li><li data-end="2307" data-start="2205"><p data-start="2207" data-end="2307">Downloading invoices from supplier portals and assisting with system/process documentation updates</p></li><li data-start="2308" data-end="2368"><p data-end="2368" data-start="2310">Providing ad hoc support to the finance team as required</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2393" data-start="2370">Candidate Profile</h3><p data-end="2410" data-start="2394"><strong data-end="2408" data-start="2394">Essential:</strong></p><ul data-start="2411" data-end="2640"><li data-start="2411" data-end="2464"><p data-end="2464" data-start="2413">Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills</p></li><li data-start="2465" data-end="2517"><p data-start="2467" data-end="2517">Solid problem-solving and time management skills</p></li><li data-start="2518" data-end="2565"><p data-start="2520" data-end="2565">Confident communicator (written and verbal)</p></li></ul><p data-start="2642" data-end="2658"><strong data-end="2656" data-start="2642">Desirable:</strong></p><ul data-end="2798" data-start="2659"><li data-end="2697" data-start="2659"><p data-end="2697" data-start="2661">AAT Qualified (or working towards)</p></li><li data-start="2698" data-end="2764"><p data-end="2764" data-start="2700">Experience with multi-company, multi-currency AP</p></li><li data-end="2798" data-start="2765"><p data-start="2767" data-end="2798">Prior experience with IFS ERP</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2800" data-end="2814">Benefits</h3><p data-end="2908" data-start="2815">This role offers a strong benefits package, including:</p><ul data-start="2909" data-end="3267"><li data-end="2927" data-start="2909"><p data-end="2927" data-start="2911">Life insurance</p></li><li data-start="2928" data-end="2971"><p data-end="2971" data-start="2930">Private medical insurance and cash plan</p></li><li data-end="3013" data-start="2972"><p data-start="2974" data-end="3013">25 days' annual leave + bank holidays</p></li><li data-end="3057" data-start="3014"><p data-end="3057" data-start="3016">Enhanced employer pension contributions</p></li><li data-start="3151" data-end="3199"><p data-start="3153" data-end="3199">Hybrid working (3 days on-site, 2 from home)</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjU2MDIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
