Administrative and Bookkeeping Assistant
Job Highlights
Contract: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm UK with an hour unpaid break
Client Overview
Join a dynamic boutique investment banking firm that specializes in helping real estate entrepreneurs across multiple asset classes raise capital and grow their businesses. This growing financial services company is at the forefront of integrating traditional real estate finance with emerging blockchain technologies, working with clients in student housing, office buildings, residential, industrial, and cold storage facilities.
Job Description
You’ll play a crucial role in supporting a fast-paced, deal-driven environment where your contributions will have immediate impact on business success. This hybrid position combines administrative excellence with financial record-keeping, offering the opportunity to work directly with leadership while supporting both day-to-day operations and the exciting world of real estate finance. As the company scales and expands its team, you’ll have the chance to shape processes and potentially specialize in areas that match your strengths.
Responsibilities
- Manage post-deal celebration activities including ordering branded memorabilia, tombstones, and coordinating client celebration dinners
- Handle comprehensive calendar management and coordinate networking meetings at local venues and coffee shops
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and financial documentation for a growing investment banking firm
- Process payroll for new team members as the company expands
- Track, organize, and manage business expenses across multiple deals and client relationships
- Provide general administrative support for daily business operations in a deal-driven environment
- Support the director with various administrative tasks as the business scales and grows
- Assist with vendor coordination and relationship management for events and celebrations
Requirements
- Previous experience in administrative assistant roles with strong organizational skills
- Bookkeeping experience and familiarity with financial record-keeping and basic accounting principles
- Excellent attention to detail for both financial and administrative tasks
- Strong calendar management and event coordination abilities
- Experience with payroll processing preferred
- Ability to coordinate events, vendor relationships, and client celebrations
- Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems for bookkeeping and administration
- Bonus if you have experience in financial services or professional services environments
- It helps if you’re comfortable working in a fast-paced, deal-driven business environment
Why Join This Team?
- Work directly with company leadership in a boutique, high-touch environment
- Opportunity to support an innovative firm at the intersection of real estate and emerging blockchain technology
- Potential for role specialization and growth as the company expands its team
- Exposure to exciting deal closures and client relationship management in investment banking
- Remote work flexibility with a growing, dynamic financial services firm
- Fair compensation with opportunity for professional development in finance and administration
Independent Contractor Perks
- HMO coverage
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Stable freelance job
Please note that since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.
Job ID: 44937010989
Job Category
Administration
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
London, UK
Published on
Jan 09 2026
“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper
Administrative and Bookkeeping Assistant
Job Category
Administration
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
London, UK
Published on
Jan 09 2026
“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper