Accounts & Administration Manager

Accounts & Administration Manager - £30k - £32k - Commutable distance from Torpoint - Full Time/ Part time

Trial Balance Consulting have been exclusively assigned by a new client based on the Cornwall / Plymouth border, who seek to find an experienced Accounts/Administration Manager. This role, which is offered on a full or part-time basis (minimum 4 days), is a rare opportunity that will offer full training and support to the successful candidate; encouraging progression in-line with the client’s medium to long-term succession plans. As well as built-in progression and a defined career path, this post benefits from enhanced holiday and company pension contributions.

The organisation, which is spread across two sites, serves a large number of people in the local community and are well known for delivering an outstanding service. Reporting to the General Manager and working alongside the Business Manager, you will be responsible for all of the bookkeeping activities. The role also involves overseeing a small team of administrators, who are essential in the day-to-day running of the business and organising the wider team. As a smaller business, there are a number of other duties that are included within this role; including the maintenance of the IT systems (should be no problem for a well-rounded accounting professional) and supporting the senior management team in the delivery of company polices i.e., Health and Safety.

Other duties to include:

• Management of general accounting functions; sales and purchase ledger, variance reports and bank reconciliations
• Payroll administration for a small team
• Present summarised financial information to the SMT
• General upkeep and performance improvements of the accounting systems and processes
• Management of the administration team, including appraisals and training
• Oversight of the company’s IT systems and database integrity
• Support the SMT with Health and Safety compliance and training
• Work with chartered accountants to report year-end accounts

What we are looking for:

• Strong IT skills, including the use of MS Office
• Excellent bookkeeping experience
• Management experience gained within an office environment
• AAT Level 3/4 or QBE
• Driving License

This role would suit someone who is confident in the delivery of a quality bookkeeping service, as well as the experience of leading a small team and the knowledge to be the "go to person" for IT related matters. This role will no doubt prove popular and the client is looking to interview ASAP, so please don’t delay and click apply to send your CV to Dan Saunders. The reference for this vacancy is DS9731.