Graduate Receptionist/ Team assistant| Finance / Private Equity

ISE Partners Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate finance firm in Greater London is seeking a polished graduate to fill a hybrid Receptionist/Team Assistant role. This position involves welcoming clients, managing calls, and supporting a team of investment professionals. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong organisational skills, and confidence in dealing with clients. The package includes a competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Employer pension contribution of 15%

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Professional working environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a corporate environment.
• Confident dealing with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Working knowledge or exposure to finance/private equity desirable.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first face and voice of the business.
• Answering and screening calls professionally.
• Scheduling meetings and calls via Outlook.
• Providing administrative support to Executives.
• Maintaining organised files and documentation.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Client interaction

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Education

Graduate-calibre

Job description

ISE Partners are working on a fantastic opportunity for a polished, professional and high-potential graduate who is looking to build a long-term career within a corporate finance / Private Equity environment.

This role suits someone with 1–3 years’ experience as a Receptionist, Team Assistant or Junior EA in a corporate environment, who enjoys being front-facing but is equally confident providing administrative support to an investment team.

The role

This is a hybrid position combining reception coverage (09:00–18:00, Monday to Friday) with Team Assistant support to a group of 4–5 Executives / Investment professionals. You’ll share reception responsibilities with one other receptionist and play a key role in the smooth running of a professional, high-end office.

This role is available for an immediate start, though candidates currently on notice are also very welcome to apply.

What you’ll be doing

Reception & office coordination

• Acting as the first face and voice of the business, welcoming high-end clients with confidence and warmth
• Answering and screening calls in a professional, efficient manner
• Managing meeting rooms and Outlook calendars
• Setting up meeting rooms and coordinating teas, coffees, breakfasts and lunches
• Ordering taxis, couriers and managing deliveries
• Maintaining a polished reception and meeting room environment
• Ordering stationery, bottled water, groceries and daily staff lunches
• Handling post, incoming and outgoing
• Supporting wider office operations when required

Team Assistant / Junior EA support

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to Executives
• Scheduling meetings and calls via Outlook
• Arranging domestic and international travel
• Processing expenses
• Maintaining organised files and documentation
• Assisting with Accounts Payable, including invoice scanning and uploads
• Supporting compliance administration such as FCA binder updates
• Working collaboratively with other EAs to provide cover during busy periods and absences

About you

• Graduate-calibre with 1–3 years’ solid experience in a corporate environment
• Professional, articulate, well-presented and confident dealing with senior stakeholders and clients
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable juggling reception duties with administrative support
• Working knowledge or exposure to finance / Private Equity highly desirable
• Confident using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• A roll‑up‑your‑sleeves attitude with a genuine desire to learn and grow

The package

• Base salary of £35,000 – £40,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Employer pension contribution of 15%
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, travel insurance, income protection and life cover
• Professional, corporate working environment and professional attire

If you’re looking for a role where you can represent a business at the front door, build trusted internal relationships and develop your EA skill set, this is a brilliant next step.