Executive Assistant – Long-Term Temp Assignment

Hera Search Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term assignment

Immediate start

Job summary

Hera Search Limited is seeking an immediately available, highly organised and numerate Executive Assistant to join one of the world's leading investment firms on a long-term temporary basis in Mayfair. Working closely with the Senior EA and Office Manager, you will tackle a backlog of historic expenses and finance-related administration while providing hands-on EA support to a busy Managing Director.

This role is fast-paced and demands ownership, accuracy, and a proactive approach from a

Qualifications

• Requires proven executive assistant experience within financial services (investment management or similar).
• Must be highly numerate with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience managing expenses and finance-related administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and clear backlog of historic expenses.
• Provide diary management and scheduling support for a busy MD.
• Assist the Senior EA with a range of EA duties.
• Support the Office Manager with administrative projects and office tasks.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency across finance-related administration.
• Provide flexible, proactive support to the wider team during peak periods.

Skills

Executive support experience

Numerate

Diary management

Finance administration

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Leading Global Investment Firm | Mayfair | Immediate Start

We have a fantastic opportunity for an immediately available, highly organised and numerate Executive Assistant to join one of the world's most successful investment firms on a long-term temporary basis.

Working closely with the Senior EA and Office Manager, you will play an integral role in supporting the team during an exceptionally busy period of growth. A key focus of this assignment will be assisting with a backlog of historic expenses and finance-related administration, alongside providing hands‑on EA support to one of the firm's busiest and most in‑demand Managing Directors.

This is a varied, fast‑paced role requiring someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves, take ownership of tasks and provide invaluable support wherever needed.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing, reconciling and clearing a backlog of historic expenses.
• Providing diary management and scheduling support for an exceptionally busy MD.
• Assisting the Senior EA with a wide range of traditional EA duties.
• Supporting the Office Manager with various administrative projects and office‑related tasks.
• Ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all finance‑related administration.
• Providing flexible, proactive support to the wider team during a particularly demanding period.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has solid EA experience gained within financial services, ideally investment management or private equity.
• Is highly numerate, meticulous and has an exceptional eye for detail.
• Has strong experience managing expenses and finance‑related administration.
• Is professional, polished, hardworking and naturally proactive.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment and is happy to turn their hand to a variety of tasks.
• Is a genuine team player with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Is immediately available and able to commit to a long‑term temporary assignment.

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain further exposure within a world‑renowned investment firm, working alongside an accomplished support team in a dynamic and highly successful environment.