A virtual assistant London businesses hire handles admin, bookkeeping, customer support and web work from a remote desk. Tasks go to a trained assistant the same business day. A team lead reviews every task before delivery.
A virtual assistant London businesses hire handles admin, bookkeeping, customer support and web work from a remote desk. Tasks go to a trained assistant the same business day. A team lead reviews every task before it reaches you. No office, no National Insurance, no long contract.
What a virtual assistant London businesses hire can do
London businesses use a remote assistant for admin, bookkeeping, customer support and web work:
- Admin and inbox. Email sorting, reply drafts, calendar booking and document formatting.
- Bookkeeping. Recording income and costs in Xero or QuickBooks, VAT coding and monthly reconciliation.
- Customer support. Replying to support tickets and chat messages within your agreed response time.
- Web updates. Content edits, product pages and basic WordPress or Shopify changes.
- Data entry. CRM updates, lead research and spreadsheet work.
- Social media. Scheduling posts and replying to comments in your accounts.
Virtual assistant London: why remote works for most tasks
London office space and staff costs are among the highest in the UK. A full-time admin hire adds salary, employer National Insurance, pension contributions and holiday pay. A remote managed service has none of these. You pay for hours of work. When your needs change, you adjust the plan instead of rehiring.
Most admin tasks only need access to your email, calendar and software. A remote assistant gets that access on day one and works from a desk matched to your GMT working hours.
How the review step works
Every task goes through a team lead before you see it. The team lead checks the output against your instructions. If anything needs a correction, it goes back before delivery. Each correction includes a short explanation of what was adjusted.
Tasks London businesses hand off first
- Sorting and labelling the inbox each morning.
- Entering weekly transactions into Xero or QuickBooks.
- Replying to standard customer support queries.
- Updating content or products on your website.
- Scheduling social media posts for the week.
What it costs
A dedicated virtual assistant starts from $5.62 an hour on a monthly plan. Pay-as-you-go hours are $12 an hour and never expire. Unused hours roll over. No long contract. See pricing or the UK virtual assistant page for more.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a virtual assistant in London cost?
A remote virtual assistant through MyRemoteVA starts from $5.62 an hour on a dedicated plan, or $12 an hour pay-as-you-go. Local London admin staff typically cost £15 to £28 an hour plus NI contributions.
What tasks can a virtual assistant do for a London business?
Admin and inbox management, bookkeeping in Xero or QuickBooks, customer support, data entry, social media scheduling, web updates and document formatting. Any repeat task with clear instructions can be handed off.
Can a virtual assistant work London business hours (GMT)?
Yes. Shifts are arranged to cover your GMT working day so your assistant is available when you are.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
Simple maths from the numbers you enter. It assumes a VA can take on those hours.
Start for $1Written by the MyRemoteVA team. Search-trend figures come from Google Trends. Prices shown are our current plans. Last updated October 7, 2026. Questions or corrections? Contact us.