Team Assistant

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

Job summary

LRA Search is seeking a proactive Team Assistant to join a busy, collaborative team on a 12-month maternity contract, starting in February. The role blends traditional admin support with financial coordination and bids/presentations, offering exposure to executive support and a supportive environment.

You will manage diary and meetings, support invoice processing and supplier payments, assist with client-facing materials, and coordinate travel and events, ensuring accuracy and organisation

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Assistant/PA in a professional services environment.
• Confident managing busy diaries and supporting senior individuals in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong numerical skills and invoicing experience.
• Excellent MS Office skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Creative with polished presentations and client-facing materials would be advantageous.
• Highly organized, proactive and resourceful, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Professional, with excellent communication skills and sound judgement.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to support the team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Diary management

Administrative support

Invoicing

Financial administration

Presentations

Microsoft Office

Travel coordination

Event coordination

Client-facing materials

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.