Administration Senior Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice based near Keighley is seeking an experienced Administration Senior Manager. The role involves overseeing office systems and supporting a team to ensure operational efficiency. Candidates should have several years’ experience in office management or operational management, ideally in professional services. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong understanding of client confidentiality are key. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £48,000 and benefits including 25 days annual leave and on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in office management or operational management.
• Ability to design and maintain office systems effectively.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of office systems and administrative workflows.
• Act as central contact point between account managers and leadership.
• Support and manage administrative staff with workload prioritization.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational management

Client confidentiality knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Our client, a well‑established and rapidly expanding accountancy practice based near Keighley, is seeking to appoint an experienced Administration Senior Manager to support its continued growth. This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of the practice.

This position would suit a confident and solutions‑focused manager with exceptional people skills, proven experience leading teams, and a passion for developing and embedding effective office systems and procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping operational efficiency across the practice and will work closely with senior leadership.

Administration Senior Manager – Job Overview

• Oversight and continual development of office systems, procedures, and administrative workflows to support the operational needs of the practice
• Acting as the central point of contact between account managers, payroll teams, VAT teams, and senior leadership
• Ensuring adherence to internal policies, professional standards, and confidentiality requirements when handling client and financial information
• Managing and supporting administrative and operational staff, ensuring workloads are prioritised and completed to deadlines
• Identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and implementing new systems where necessary
• Liaising with the management team to ensure consistent application of firm‑wide procedures
• Supporting the wider business during busy periods, adapting to competing priorities with professionalism and tact
• Contributing to ad‑hoc operational projects as required

Administration Senior Manager – Job Requirements

• Several years' experience in office management, team leadership, or operational management within a professional services environment
• Experience managing an accountancy practice is desirable but not essential
• Strong understanding of client confidentiality and regulatory requirements relating to financial or sensitive information
• Previous exposure to environments such as accountancy, legal, financial services, estate agency, or insurance is advantageous
• Knowledge of accounting/tax workflows, payroll operations, and VAT procedures would be highly beneficial
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain effective office systems and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, shifting priorities, and a varied workload with firmness, diplomacy, and a sense of humour
• High level of organisation and attention to detail

Administration Senior Manager – Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary from 48,000+, negotiable based on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Office‑based role, Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm
• On‑site parking
• Opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a growing practice