Director's Assistant - Remote (South Africa)

About the role

D2B is recruiting a proactive, commercially minded and detail-driven Director's Assistant / Business Operations Assistant for a UK-based client, an established East London law firm handling about 100 residential conveyancing matters per month. The role is full-time and remote, based in South Africa or the Philippines, working UK business hours and paid up to £900 per month. It is not a traditional personal assistant role but a business-critical support position acting as the operational right hand to the two Managing Directors.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a dedicated resource for the two Directors, protecting their time from low-level operational distractions.
• Communicate professionally in written and spoken English to clients, partners and third parties.
• Manage billing and invoicing, track outstanding invoices, prepare fee earner financial summaries and maintain accurate accounting data.
• Compile weekly and monthly business reports, monitor financial metrics and reconcile data accurately.
• Handle sensitive financial data and legal records with discretion and strict compliance.
• Research local UK estate agents, mortgage brokers and property professionals, make initial telephone contact and arrange meetings.
• Manage the Directors' calendars, coordinate appointments, take meeting notes and follow up on action items.
• Execute recurring administrative routines, set up digital filing systems and keep internal operations organised.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Directors' Assistant, Operations Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting busy business owners, founders or senior leadership.
• Strong numerical aptitude, with proficiency in financial reporting, invoicing and basic bookkeeping and data analysis.
• Comfortable making outbound calls to research and book meetings, without a hard sales background.
• Exceptional written and spoken English with an articulate, natural tone for UK business.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently, escalating critical financial or legal queries appropriately.

What we offer

• Full-time remote position (40 hours per week).
• Strict alignment with UK business hours.
• Salary of up to £900 per month.