Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls.

Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments. Many PAs control access to the manager/executive.

Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.

Organising events and conferences.

Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines.

Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.

Managing databases and filing systems.

Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems.

Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients.

Collating and filing expenses.

1. Great sales skills

2. Great communications

3. Good interpersonal skills

4. Highly organized

5. Great with computers

6. Administrative skills