Executive Assistant

Role overview

EY Ireland is hiring an Executive Assistant to support senior leaders and partners in a fast-moving corporate environment. This fixed-term position runs for 12 months and is based in Dublin. The role sits within the CBS business area and requires a strong communicator who can build effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders while handling sensitive matters with professionalism.

What you will do

• Support senior leaders and partners with day-to-day coordination and administration.
• Take ownership of busy calendars, resolve scheduling clashes independently, and help leaders use their time effectively.
• Arrange business travel end to end, including research, bookings, detailed itineraries, and visa support where needed.
• Organise meeting and event logistics, including room setup and catering.
• Process expenses, invoices, and approvals in line with policy.
• Prepare and submit timesheets accurately and on time.
• Work with partner teams to understand priorities and business needs.
• Support internal strategic projects with administrative coordination when required.
• Connect with executive assistants across the wider network to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Prepare meeting papers in advance and manage inboxes, escalating or delegating messages appropriately.
• Review and update internal and client documents before circulation.
• Maintain client records and contact details in CRM systems.

What you need

• Prior experience supporting senior executives at a high level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and clients.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Sharp attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good judgement and the confidence to prioritise, influence, challenge, and negotiate where needed.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while staying composed under pressure.
• Flexible, solution-focused mindset and willingness to learn in a busy, growing setting.
• Comfort using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits and culture

EY offers a competitive pay and rewards package, along with support for growth, learning, coaching, and career development. The company promotes flexible working and gives employees room to shape their role in a way that suits them. Additional benefits can include hybrid working, flexible benefits through FlexEY, support for health and well-being, free gym membership, pension options, health insurance discounts, additional annual leave purchase, travel pass, bike-to-work support, maternity and paternity leave, referral rewards, recognition awards, and EY-paid Tech MBA support.

About the employer

EY is a global professional services organisation focused on Assurance, Tax, Transaction, and Advisory services. The business emphasises continuous learning, leadership development, inclusion, and flexible working. It aims to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and everyone is supported to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Additional information

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. EY is committed to inclusive hiring and will consider flexible working arrangements where possible. Client-facing professionals may need to travel regularly and may sometimes be based on client sites. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process.

Agency notice

If recruitment agency support is required, EY’s talent team will work directly with suppliers. CVs or profiles should not be sent directly to hiring managers. Unsolicited CVs or profiles from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.