House Manager / Accounts Administrator

Office Angels; Englefield Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly organised House Manager / Accounts Administrator to oversee a private estate's operation and manage its financial functions. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative, financial, and technical skills and will coordinate with internal and external teams. This role is on-site in Englefield Green, requiring flexibility during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Proven organisational skills to oversee estate and manage staff.
• Experience in financial management and accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of contact for estate operations.
• Manage invoicing, petty cash, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Financial management

Technical proficiency in software

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented House Manager / Accounts Administrator to oversee the smooth operation of a private estate and manage its financial and administrative functions. This role combines estate management with hands-on accounting responsibilities, requiring a proactive individual with strong administrative, financial, and technical skills.

Flexibility Required: Especially during peak family residence periods (June-August)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

Estate & Administrative Management

• Act as the central point of contact for internal teams and external service providers
• Provide administrative support across all estate departments
• Maintain staff records, contracts, and documentation using (currently overseeing 22 staff members)
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the estate

Accounts & Financial Administration

• Manage invoicing, petty cash, and expense tracking
• Assist with budget preparation and financial reporting
• Liaise with external accountants and ensure timely reconciliation of accounts
• Oversee vendor payments and maintain accurate financial records

Technology & Systems

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially:
  • Excel: Pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, and reporting
  • Outlook: Calendar and email management
  • Word & PowerPoint: Document and presentation creation
  • Teams & SharePoint: Collaboration and file sharing
• Confident in learning and using estate-specific software and HR platforms

Health & Safety

• First Aid trained and able to respond to minor incidents
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols across the estate

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