Numerate Office Assistant

Bain and Gray; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

1 day working from home after probate

Company perks & benefits

Regular team events

Job summary

Bain and Gray, a specialist headhunting firm near Bank, London, is seeking an Office Assistant to support finance, administration and events in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will handle invoices, payments, expenses, payroll and reconciliations; assist onboarding and timesheets; organise company events and travel; maintain records and use Excel daily. A degree is preferred but not essential; one day WFH after probation.

Qualifications

• Numerate with a strong head for numbers.
• Confident, proactive and organised.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communicator across levels.
• Practical, hands-on and willing to get stuck in.
• Confident using Excel and IT systems.
• Degree preferred in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Previous office or administrative experience would be useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support invoices, payments, expenses, payroll and reconciliations.
• Assist with contractor onboarding and timesheets.
• Provide general office and administrative support.
• Organise company events, team activities and travel.
• Maintain accurate records and keep information up to date.
• Use Excel and IT systems to support day-to-day operations.
• Help wherever needed in a busy, growing business.

Skills

Numerate

Strong numeracy

Organised

Detail-oriented

Good communicator

Education

Business/Finance/Economics/Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

IT systems

Job description

Office Assistant - VB7572

Bank, London | £25,000-£35,000 + Bonus

Are you a bright, numerate graduate looking to launch your career in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment?

Our client is a specialist headhunting firm based near Bank, working across the energy and commodities markets. They are a young, ambitious team of around 30 people, and are looking for a confident, proactive and highly organised Office Assistant to join them.

This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll become an important part of the team, supporting the smooth running of the office while getting involved in finance, administration, events and team activities.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Supporting with invoices, payments, expenses, payroll and reconciliations
• Assisting with contractor onboarding and timesheets
• Providing general office and administrative support
• Organising company events, team activities and travel
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring information is kept up to date
• Using Excel and other IT systems to support day-to-day operations
• Helping wherever needed in a busy, growing business

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Numerate with a strong head for numbers
• Confident, proactive and naturally organised
• Highly detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• A good communicator who is happy dealing with people at all levels
• Practical, hands-on and willing to get stuck in
• Confident using Excel and general IT systems

A degree is preferred, ideally in a numerate or business-related subject such as Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting.

Previous office or administrative experience would be useful, but is not essential. This could be an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking for a varied role with plenty of responsibility from day one.

What’s on Offer?

• £25,000-£28,000 salary + bonus
• 1 day working from home after probation
• Excellent company perks and benefits
• Regular team events and activities
• Opportunities to organise company travel and events
• A friendly, energetic and ambitious working environment
• Excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of commercial, financial and organisational skills

Hours: 08:30-17:00 initially
Location: Office-based, near Bank, London
Reference: VB7572

If you’re bright, organised, numerate and looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.