Business Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to the Director

Reporting Line: Director (UK Head Office)

About the Company

Simply Accounts Limited is a privately owned multi-business group operating in the UK and Zambia, with interests in accounting and advisory services, food manufacturing, property, and other entrepreneurial ventures.

We are recruiting a highly capable Business Executive Assistant to support the Director across multiple businesses and act as a trusted operational extension.

Role Overview

This is a high-responsibility role requiring a proactive, organised, and dependable professional who can manage communications, protect the Director’s time, track follow-ups, and ensure execution across businesses.

The role demands excellent academic grounding, strong professional judgment, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Business Management, or closely related field
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to draft professional correspondence independently
• Confidence communicating with clients and professionals in the UK and Zambia

Applications not meeting these requirements will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for selected clients and stakeholders
• Manage diary, calls, and correspondence
• Draft and issue professional communications
• Coordinate client onboarding (ID verification, AML, engagement letters)
• Track compliance and statutory deadlines
• Liaise with UK and Zambia teams
• Prepare concise client and business summaries
• Follow up on outstanding fees and manage payment queries
• Support projects and ensure timely execution of actions.

Personal Attributes

• Confident, assertive, and professional
• Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline
• Trustworthy and discreet
• Self-directed, resilient, and solutions-focused

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Exposure to multi-business operations and senior decision-making
• Professional working environment in Livingstone
• Opportunity for growth into a senior operational role