Accounts Secretary

About the role

Allen & Gledhill LLP is seeking an Accounts Secretary to provide finance and administrative support within its award‑winning law firm. The role combines financial record‑keeping with a broad range of office coordination tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with finance‑related tasks such as preparing expense reports, tracking budgets, and supporting financial record‑keeping.
• Draft, edit, and organise reports, presentations, and official communications.
• Provide administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and handling correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Maintain databases, update records, and ensure accuracy of financial and administrative information.
• Manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and service providers.
• Demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness in responding to changing priorities.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Past experience as a Personal Assistant is preferred.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with finance tools or software.