Office Manager, Bookkeeper & Payroll Lead

SecsintheCity; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an Office Manager, Bookkeeper & Payroll Lead. This role is pivotal in managing office operations, overseeing bookkeeping and payroll, and providing leadership to teams. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and experience in office management. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various benefits including pension and gym membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Flexible working options

Gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Bonus payments

Medical scheme

On-site parking

Contribution towards study costs

Qualifications

• Experience in office management and bookkeeping.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage payroll functions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office running and oversee bookkeeping.
• Provide leadership to finance and administration teams.
• Ensure operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

Skills

Office management

Bookkeeping

Payroll management

Client onboarding

Financial compliance

Job description

Overview

We are actively recruiting for a rare job opportunity with a leading accountancy firm based in Oakham, within a short commute of Kettering, Corby, and Leicester. This is a permanent job, but can be either part-time or full-time. The firm are looking to hire an Office Manager, Bookkeeper & Payroll Lead, combined role. The salary is negotiable and will of course depend on experience and qualification level, so is open within reason.

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.

Part-time duties

If the role is part-time, the job duties will focus on office duties, such as:

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

Full-time expectation

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

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