Executive Assistant

Aldrich & Company Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial property investment company seeks a reliable Executive/Business Assistant to support their CEO and team. This varied role will involve managing office operations, handling sensitive information, and assisting with bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will be trustworthy, organized, and proactive, thriving in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Solid work history demonstrating loyalty and integrity.
• Experience of computerised accounting systems such as SAGE or similar.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support CEO and team with administrative tasks and diary management.
• Manage day-to-day operations and facilities of the office.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare the boardroom.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT proficiency

Numerical skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SAGE

Job description

Executive / Business Assistant | Commercial Property Investment | London | £50,000

Are you a reliable and discreet professional who takes pride in supporting a small, tight-knit team? Do you value a varied work environment where your contribution matters?

A privately-owned commercial property investment and development company with a portfolio of approximately properties is looking for a dedicated Executive/Business Assistant to join their team.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the CEO and team with administrative tasks and diary management
• Managing the day-to-day operations and facilities of the office
• Managing petty cash and reconciling company credit card expenses
• Assisting with bookkeeping tasks including inputting invoices and receipts and payments
• Updating Excel spreadsheets and Word documents for reporting
• Assisting with the management of small portfolio of residential properties
• Liaising with property managers, suppliers and other professionals
• Coordinating meetings, greeting guests and preparing the boardroom
• Supporting the CEO personally, including occasional tasks for his family
• Organising events, travel bookings and seasonal gifting

About You:

The kind of person who thrives on being the calm, organised core of the office. You’re trustworthy, diligent and professional—someone who anticipates needs, solves problems proactively and handles sensitive information with absolute discretion. You take pride in getting the small things right and are equally willing to take on larger projects.

• Solid work history with a strong sense of loyalty and integrity
• Confident communication skills, written and spoken, across all levels
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Professional attitude and willingness to take on varied tasks
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision (sometimes alone) and managing shifting priorities
• IT confident with strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good numerical skills with experience of computerised accounting systems such as SAGE or similar

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career and apply for this EA vacancy today. We look forward to welcoming you onto the team.