Accounts & Office Manager

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Accounts & Office Manager to join our small group of three long-established, local family-owned businesses operating within the luxury home interiors retail and property development sectors.

This is a key back-office role supporting the Directors and overseeing the smooth day-to-day administration and accounts functions. The position would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, values long-term stability, and takes pride in being a trusted and integral part of a business.

Requirements

Accounts & Finance

• General accounts administration and bookkeeping
  


• Processing payroll accurately and efficiently
  


• Preparing and submitting ITIS returns
  


• Preparing and submitting Social Security returns
  


• Preparing and submitting GST returns
  


• Managing sales and purchase ledgers
  


• Processing and monitoring supplier payments
  


• Maintaining accurate financial records
  

Administration & Office Support

• Answering telephone calls professionally and taking accurate messages
  


• Providing administrative support to Directors in daily company operations
  


• Preparing customs declarations where required
  


• Handling general correspondence and office administration
  


• Assisting with compliance, record keeping, and filing
  


• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the businesses
  

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in accounts and office administration
  


• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts or similar software
  


• Confident user of Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  


• Experience handling payroll, statutory returns, and supplier payments – End to end without supervision
  


• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
  


• Well organised with strong attention to detail
  

Personal Attributes

• Hard-working, loyal, and committed
  


• Efficient, flexible, and adaptable
  


• Friendly and polite when dealing with customers and suppliers
  


• Trustworthy and reliable, with a high level of discretion
  


• Proactive, with the ability to work on own initiative
  

Benefits

• Attractive and negotiable salary, dependent on experience
  


• Stable, long-term role within a well-established family business
  


• Varied responsibilities in a supportive working environment