Team Assistant

LRA Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LRA Search in City of London is seeking a proactive Team Assistant to join a busy professional services team on a 12-month maternity contract. You will provide diary and meeting support, manage invoices and financial administration, and contribute to bids and client materials.

You will handle day-to-day admin, coordinate travel, and help produce polished presentations and client communications for senior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Assistant, PA or similar administrative support role in a professional services environment.
• Confident managing busy diaries and supporting senior individuals in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong numerical skills and financial literacy, with the ability to manage invoicing and financial administration.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to prioritise independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and diary support, manage meetings and competing priorities.
• Support the wider team with day-to-day administration and coordination.
• Prepare monthly invoices, process supplier payments and maintain financial records.
• Assist with bids, proposals, presentations and client-facing materials.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, travel arrangements and logistics.
• Support team events, meetings and client hospitality.
• Manage correspondence and ensure accuracy across documentation.

Skills

Diary management

Financial administration

Microsoft Office

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Team Assistant | £35k – £42k DOE | 12-Month Maternity Cover | Feb Start

Our long-term client, a highly regarded business within the property sector, is seeking a proactive and capable Team Assistant to join its busy and collaborative team on a 12-month maternity contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Assistant looking to take the next step in their career and gain greater exposure to one-to-one executive support. Working closely with a senior individual and alongside an established support team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

The position offers a varied mix of traditional administrative support, financial coordination and involvement in the preparation of bids and presentations.

About the Role

• Providing high-level administrative and diary support, managing meetings, appointments and competing priorities

• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day administration and coordination

• Preparing monthly invoices, processing supplier payments and maintaining accurate financial records

• Assisting with the preparation of bids, proposals, presentations and other client-facing materials

• Coordinating internal and external meetings, travel arrangements and associated logistics

• Supporting the organisation of team events, meetings and client hospitality

• Managing correspondence, maintaining documentation and ensuring a consistently high standard of accuracy

• Working collaboratively with the wider support team, providing assistance wherever needed

About You

• Previous experience in a Team Assistant, PA or similar administrative support role, ideally within a professional services environment

• Confident managing busy diaries and supporting senior individuals in a fast-paced setting

• Strong numerical skills and financial literacy, with the confidence to manage invoicing and financial administration

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, with meticulous attention to detail

• A creative eye and an interest in producing polished presentations and client-facing materials would be advantageous

• Highly organised, proactive and resourceful, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently

• Confident, personable and professional, with excellent communication skills and sound judgement

• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine willingness to go above and beyond to support the team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Team Assistant looking to develop their EA experience within a supportive and highly regarded business. You'll be joining a lovely, hardworking team in a busy, hands-on role where you'll be encouraged to get stuck in, use your initiative and take real ownership of your work.