Office Manager, Bookkeeper & Payroll Lead

Blusource Finance Limited; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm based in Oakham is seeking an Office Manager to oversee daily operations, bookkeeping, and payroll functions. The position offers flexible working hours, competitive salary, and benefits including pension and gym membership. Ideal candidates will have experience in office management, bookkeeping, and client relations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Flexible working options

Gym membership

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing office operations.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll procedures.
• Proficiency in managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office management.
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping and payroll functions.
• Support finance and administration teams.

Skills

Office management

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Client onboarding

Event management

Job description

Overview

We are actively recruiting for a permanent role with a leading accountancy firm based in Oakham, within a short commute of Kettering, Corby, and Leicester. The position can be part-time or full-time and combines the duties of an Office Manager, Bookkeeper & Payroll Lead. Salary is negotiable and depends on experience and qualifications.

If the role is part-time, the duties focus on office administration, including:

• Office management
• Ordering office supplies
• Onboarding clients to our systems
• Completing AML checks
• Birthday card / leaving card administration
• Organising social events

If the hours are increased to full-time, the firm would ideally like some support in bookkeeping AND/OR payroll in addition to office responsibilities.

Responsibilities

To manage the day-to-day running of the office, oversee bookkeeping and payroll functions and provide leadership to the finance and administration teams. The role ensures operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and compliance, while delivering excellent service to clients and supporting directors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Annual contribution towards study costs / membership fees
• Flexible working options
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Medical scheme
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Bonus payments made on a discretionary basis
• Contribution to CPD
• FTE holiday of 28 days including bank holidays, with a 1 day increase for each complete calendar year on the first 5 anniversaries