Executive Assistant (12-Month Contract)

Executive Assistant (12-Month Contract)

Location: London

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: May 9, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID: 1700659

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence.

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Executive Assistant (12-Month Contract)

At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic person to join our Executive Assistant Group (EAG). EAG is our team of self-motivated EAs who support our Partners and are a key part of our Core Business Services team. We keep our organization running strong by working to deliver exceptional service, supporting EYs growth and profitability, in line with its vision of building a better working world.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Our EAs are driven administrative professionals who enjoy teaming with colleagues while striving to understand and anticipate needs to exceed expectations. On any given day, your key responsibilities may include:

Business support

Engagement maintenance - Support the client engagement management process, including tracking and reporting time & expenses as needed; running reports; maintaining accurate client and contact data; and play a key role in the billing process

Document management - Use firm brand standards to create and format letters, proposals, presentations, and reports using various Microsoft tools

Meetings & events - Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings & small events (internal and external); liaise with designated teams for larger events; manage travel using our firms dedicated agents and travel tool; and independently manage multiple calendars

Teaming

Participate in meetings and learning events; engage in team initiatives and projects; and provide short-term backup support for your colleagues

Skills and attributes for success

Committed to contributing to a strong team culture to ensure success

Develop and maintain relationships to efficiently leverage expertise

Sound judgement regarding confidential and sensitive matters

Proven ability to meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines in a demanding environment

Ability to harness emerging technologies, including AI, to drive process improvements, enhance efficiency, and enable smarter collaboration, with a strong understanding of AI concepts and enthusiasm for applying them to optimise workflows and inform decision-making.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Proven ability to learn customized software/tools

Ideally, youll also have

Post secondary and/or equivalent relevant experience

Professional Services Firm experience

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: