Personal Assistant

About the employer

RWCA Nelson is a respected chartered accountancy and business advisory practice built around practical, value-focused advice and long-term client relationships. The internal culture emphasizes trust, accountability, respect, and a team approach. The firm looks for people who take ownership, think both operationally and commercially, and contribute to a supportive environment led by experienced Directors.

Role overview

This position works closely with the Directors to create capacity, keep priorities organized, and ensure important tasks continue progressing. The role suits someone who enjoys variety, brings structure to fast-moving work, pays close attention to detail, and is trusted to use sound judgement. You will also support the wider team when needed so that day-to-day operations continue to run smoothly for clients and colleagues.

What you will do

• Organize diaries, commitments, and daily priorities for senior leaders.
• Prepare documents and correspondence from instructions, including using AI transcription tools.
• Set up meetings and help ensure agreed actions are followed through.
• Manage incoming information, requests, and shifting priorities.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Chase follow-ups professionally and keep commitments moving forward.
• Use Microsoft 365 and AI-enabled tools to work more efficiently.
• Support wider team needs and help the office operate effectively.
• Carry out general administrative duties as required.

What the employer is looking for

The ideal candidate has experience as a Personal Assistant or in a broader operational/admin support role where they have assisted senior leaders, handled competing demands, and built dependable relationships. Success in this job relies not only on experience, but also on judgement, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and a steady approach.

You should be someone who enjoys helping others succeed, brings order to complexity, and takes satisfaction in keeping work moving. The role calls for confidence, warmth, adaptability, discretion, and the ability to balance the small details with the bigger picture.

• Comfortable building trust quickly and communicating in a professional, approachable way.
• Confident taking responsibility and knowing when issues should be escalated.
• Exceptionally organized, adaptable, and able to manage several priorities at once.
• Able to follow up firmly and respectfully to keep tasks on track.
• At ease supporting senior leaders and engaging with varied stakeholders.
• Able to shift between detailed work and broader operational thinking.
• Calm under pressure and able to handle changing priorities without losing momentum.
• Balanced in approach, with the ability to read situations and respond appropriately.
• Enjoys variety and prefers work where each day may look different.
• Comfortable using technology and interested in smarter ways of working.
• Takes pride in doing work properly and supporting a high standard of service.
• Brings a positive attitude and helps strengthen team culture.

Why this opportunity stands out

This is more than a diary-management role. It offers visibility across the business, close contact with experienced leaders, and the chance to make a real impact by helping the wider team work at its best. If you value relationships, variety, and the satisfaction of keeping things running smoothly, this could be a strong fit.

Application details

Applications close at 5:00pm on 1 July 2026. Candidates can apply through Seek, LinkedIn, or by sending a CV to the contact email provided by the recruiter. A confidential conversation is also available for those who want more information before applying.