About Rickard Luckin
At Rickard Luckin, we are passionate about supporting our people, our clients and our local communities. As one of Essex's leading accountancy firms, we pride ourselves on delivering a professional, personal and forward thinking service across our offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Leigh-on-Sea. Following our recent achievement of a 3 Star Best Companies accreditation, recognised as 'world class' levels of workplace engagement, we continue to invest in talented individuals who want to make a genuine impact.
We are now looking for an organised and proactive Personal Assistant to join our Risk & Compliance team on a 12 month fixed term contract at our Chelmsford office.
The Opportunity
This is a varied and highly visible role supporting the smooth running of the Risk & Compliance function across the firm. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, helping to coordinate projects, manage documentation and support key regulatory and compliance processes. Alongside day to day PA and administrative responsibilities, the role will also support several key projects across the team, including preparation and coordination activity linked to ongoing regulatory and compliance initiatives across the firm.
The role would suit someone who enjoys organisation, variety, attention to detail and working collaboratively within a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Risk & Compliance Support
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Provide PA and administrative support to the Risk & Compliance team
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Coordinate meetings, diaries, agendas, minutes and follow up actions
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Support firm wide compliance and regulatory projects
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Assist with training coordination and annual compliance processes
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Support documentation management and regulatory administration
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Provide general administrative support across the function
Technical & Documentation Support
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Assist with maintaining templates, manuals and technical documents
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Update compliance information across internal systems
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Coordinate file review processes and related administration
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Support supplier checklist and audit register reviews
General Responsibilities
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Build strong relationships across the firm
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Handle confidential information professionally and discreetly
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Ensure work is completed accurately and to agreed deadlines
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and wider team projects
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Provide additional ad hoc administrative support as required
About you
You'll be someone who enjoys creating structure, keeping things organised and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
You may already be working as a Personal Assistant, Team Coordinator, Compliance Administrator, Project Administrator or Senior Administrator and be looking for a varied role where organisation, attention to detail and initiative are highly valued.
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:
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Recent experience within a professional office environment
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to administration
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Confidence taking ownership of tasks and working independently
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Experience preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes and following up actions
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Strong document management skills, ideally including SharePoint or similar document management systems
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The ability to adapt your communication style when working with different stakeholders across a business
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A professional, mature and personable approach
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Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint
Experience within compliance, legal, financial services, accountancy or other regulated environments would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join Rickard Luckin
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3 Star Best Companies accredited workplace
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Flexi hours built around core times
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Enhanced parental leave
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Group pension scheme
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Group death in service
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BUPA health insurance for all team members
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Gym discounts with Hussle and Nuffield Health
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23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
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Two volunteering days each year
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Bike to Work scheme
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Most importantly, a genuinely supportive environment where you will feel valued, with a culture built on being professional, passionate and personal.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are looking for a varied and rewarding opportunity within a supportive and growing firm, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Daryl Hughes, Talent Acquisition Lead.
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We are all about building relationships, but we have this one covered. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted unless briefed by our Talent Acquisition team. If we need support, we will be in touch.
