Administration Senior Manager

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Administration Senior Manager to oversee office systems and lead teams in Long Lee, UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational management, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for enhancing office efficiencies. This role involves coordinating between various teams and ensuring adherence to internal policies. Competitive salary starting from £48,000 and a supportive work environment are offered, with benefits including generous annual leave and on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in office management, team leadership, or operational management in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of client confidentiality and regulatory requirements.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and continual development of office systems and administrative workflows.
• Acting as the central point of contact for various teams and senior leadership.
• Managing and supporting administrative and operational staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational management

Interpersonal communication

Process improvement

Office systems design

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