Accounts and Office Manager

Acorn by Synergie; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Accounts & Office Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Runcorn.

This varied role combines finance, payroll, HR administration and office management, with close collaboration to the Managing Director. The successful candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment and enjoy making processes run smoothly across finance, HR and administration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Manager, Office Manager or similar position.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts administration experience.
• Payroll administration experience.
• HR administration experience.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accounts & Finance: Purchase ledger management, Sales ledger management, Invoice processing, Credit control, Bank reconciliations, Cash allocation, Assisting with monthly management accounts, Liaising with external accountants, Producing financial and management reports, Maintaining accurate financial records.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Office management

Payroll administration

HR administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts & Office Manager Accounts Manager Office Manager Finance & Office Manager

Runcorn Up to 35,000 Full-time Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Accounts & Office Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Runcorn.

This is a varied and hands-on role, working closely alongside the Managing Director and taking responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration, payroll, HR administration and general office management functions of the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the organisation, ensuring processes run efficiently across finance, administration and office management. This opportunity would suit a highly organised individual who enjoys a broad role with a mix of accounts, administration and operational responsibilities.

What We Offer

• Salary up to 35,000.

• Early finish Fridays.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Varied and autonomous role.

• Close working relationship with the Managing Director.

• Stable and growing business.

• Friendly and supportive working environment.

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Finance

• Purchase ledger management.

• Sales ledger management.

• Invoice processing.

• Credit control.

• Bank reconciliations.

• Cash allocation.

• Assisting with monthly management accounts.

• Liaising with external accountants.

• Producing financial and management reports.

• Maintaining accurate financial records.

Payroll & HR Administration

• Processing payroll information.

• Maintaining employee records.

• New starter and onboarding administration.

• Holiday and absence tracking.

• Supporting recruitment administration.

• General HR administration.

• Ensuring personnel records are up to date.

Office Management

• Managing the day-to-day running of the office.

• Ordering office supplies and equipment.

• Coordinating suppliers and contractors.

• Supporting the Managing Director with administrative tasks.

• Maintaining office systems and processes.

• Providing general business support across departments.

• Ensuring the office operates efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Manager, Office Manager or similar position.

• Strong bookkeeping and accounts administration experience.

• Payroll administration experience.

• HR administration experience.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise workloads effectively.