Executive Assistant

About the role

This position provides high‑level executive support to the Managing Partner and senior audit leaders at BDO Wellington. You will act as a trusted partner, ensuring leaders stay organised, focused and equipped to drive the firm’s strategy and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, schedule meetings and coordinate board and governance sessions.
• Prepare and distribute engagement documentation, proposals, tenders and billing information.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries and expense reporting.
• Support strategic initiatives, risk processes and firm‑wide projects.
• Liaise with Audit Team Administrators, Corporate Services, Directors and Partners to facilitate smooth operations.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior leaders, partners or directors.
• Demonstrated judgement, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to engage at all levels of the firm.

Required skills

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, Teams, Word and Excel.

What we offer

• Dynamic, varied work within a motivated professional services team.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to firm‑wide governance.
• Supportive environment that values collaboration and continuous development.