Senior Administrator

Attic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment company based in South East London is looking for an Office & Operations Manager / EA. The role involves overseeing office operations, managing a property portfolio, and providing high-level support to directors in a busy environment. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in office management, be degree-educated, and possess strong organisational skills. The company values proactive and adaptable individuals ready for a multifaceted role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior administrative or office management roles.
• Experience in private office, investment, or financial environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and improve processes.
• Manage a small property portfolio including compliance.
• Handle financial administration and maintain financial controls.
• Coordinate projects and ensure effective communication.
• Provide executive assistance to directors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree-educated

Tools

Dext

Xero

Job description

Do you live in South East London and want to work locally with a close-knit team?
We are seeking an exceptionally organised and proactive Office & Operations Manager / EA to ensure the smooth running of a busy private office while delivering high-level support across directors, finance, projects, investments, and property management. This is a pivotal role that underpins the efficiency of the entire organisation and would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment. The office is based in South East London.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations, continuously improving systems, processes, and facilities.
• Manage a small property portfolio, including maintenance, suppliers, tenants, compliance, and relationship management.
• Handle financial administration, including accounts payable, expenses, reporting, and maintaining strong financial controls (Dext, Xero).
• Coordinate internal and external projects, ensuring clear timelines, documentation, and effective communication across teams.
• Support investment administration, including documentation management and liaison with external advisers.
• Provide executive and personal assistance to directors, including diary and travel management, and operational support across priorities.

About You

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior administrative or office management role, ideally within a private office, investment, or financial environment.
• Degree-educated with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial/office systems.
• Highly organised, commercially astute, and able to anticipate and solve problems independently.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and confident working with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Please don't hesitate to apply if the above sounds like you!