Bright
Bright
Bright provides cloud-based accounting and payroll software for accountants, bookkeepers, and small to medium-sized businesses. Its product suite supports payroll processing, financial statement preparation, tax compliance, and practice management, helping professional firms and growing companies reduce manual administration, improve day-to-day productivity, and manage essential financial workflows with greater consistency.

Executive Assistant, 12-Month Contract

Provide executive support to Bright’s senior leadership team at its accounting and payroll software business serving the UK and Ireland. Manage calendars, travel, meetings, and confidential projects in this 12-month contract role.

Description

  • Manage complex, overlapping calendars for several executives
  • Coordinate meetings across time zones and resolve scheduling conflicts
  • Organise meeting logistics, including venues, catering, dial-in details, and materials
  • Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, transport, visa requirements, and expense reports
  • Prepare and distribute meeting minutes
  • Handle executive communications with discretion and accuracy
  • Assist with special projects and company events
  • Research topics, prepare reports, and respond to senior leaders’ ad hoc requests
  • Provide daily general office support
  • Serve as a contact for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience as an executive assistant or in a senior administrative role
  • Experience supporting C-suite or board-level stakeholders
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and calendar management systems
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Strong multitasking, organisation, and time-management skills, with close attention to detail
  • Discretion, tact, and sound judgement when handling confidential information and complex interpersonal situations
  • Willingness to use AI and automation tools to improve efficiency
  • Experience in a fast-paced SaaS, technology, or professional services environment is desirable
  • Experience in a private-equity-backed, scaling, or fast-growing business is desirable

Benefits

  • A collaborative, people-focused culture
  • A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing
  • Freedom to learn, develop, and make an impact
  • The chance to join a fast-growing organisation making significant investments in AI

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