Accounts and Office Manager

Due to retirement, an SME manufacturing company in Cardiff are recruiting for an experienced Accounts and Office Manager on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the General Manager, this is a standalone role responsible for a variety of duties. Acting as a vital part of the team, this is an important appointment as the company seeks to modernise processes, identify areas of growth as well as cost saving.

Accounts and Office Manager duties

Accounts

• Manage company accounts and payroll.
• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping activities.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with account reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly VAT Returns.
• Use Xero and office suite to manage financial data effectively.

Office Administration

• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient administrative systems and procedures.
• Prepare, organise and maintain employee records.
• Liaise with contractors and external service providers.
• Prepare and maintain Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Health and Safety procedures.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Completed AAT level 3 or above.
• Confident user of an accounting software (ideally Xero) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

A varied role that gives the successful candidate opportunity to reinvigorate the accounts and administration function. Applicants will be comfortable working autonomously in a manufacturing environment.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 7.30am-5.00pm then Friday 7.30am-12.30pm, 30 minutes for lunch. 25 days annual leave.

If this role is not quite right for you but you know someone suitable be sure to use our £500 Candidate Referral Scheme.

Bowen Eldridge is acting as a Finance Recruitment Agency.