Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Your new company A growing and well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day administrative and financial operations of a busy office environment. This is a varied and hands-on role, providing essential support across purchasing, accounts prep, payroll, banking and general office management. The company is offering a stable role with long-term career opportunity. Your new role Manage day-to-day running of a busy office Handle customer enquiries and general admin tasks Manage insurance, vehicle tax, Health & Safety documentation Prepare reports for Directors Raise purchase orders and send to suppliers Match GRNs to purchase invoices and post them Reconcile creditors ledger and process bank payments Post payments to the AP ledger Complete TSS portal entries for GB-NI imports Upload invoices to supplier portals (Coupa, Tungsten) Process service invoices Take customer orders (phone/email) Process sales orders and issue invoices Manage monthly recurring invoicing Handle accounts receivable and cash posting Make payments to suppliers Post cash receipts from customers Manage petty cash Complete bank reconciliations Process monthly salaries Manage payroll year-end procedures Administer pension scheme Support payroll compliance requirements What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in bookkeeping and office management Strong understanding of AP, AR, payroll and VAT processes Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and suppliers Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively High level of accuracy and attention to detail Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar) an advantage What you'll get in return Competitive salary Opportunity to join a stable and supportive business Potential reduced days Varied and interesting workload Long-term career development potential Positive and collaborative working environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: bookkeeper office manager finance manager assistant accountant Benefits: Up to 38k DoE