Office Manager

An established technical services organisation is seeking a proactive and highly organised Office Manager to support the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations. This role combines office management, HR administration, finance support, and operational coordination. Office Manager responsibilities: * Coordinate the monthly payroll process by liaising with external payroll and pension providers. * Oversee the upkeep of the office building, grounds, and general facilities, working with suppliers and contractors when required. * Manage administrative processes such as post handling, stationery ordering, filing, and supplier payments. * Maintain staff records, including benefits administration (e.g., healthcare schemes, pension contributions, life assurance). * Monitor office budgets and ensure cost‑effective operation of office services. * Maintain compliance with GDPR, data protection requirements, and internal documentation protocols. * Ensure invoices are created accurately and issued in accordance with contractual timelines. * Maintain financial tracking sheets to monitor work orders, billing schedules, and customer invoicing. * Support monthly accounts updates, basic reporting tasks, and other finance administration as needed. Skills & experience required: * Experience in an Office Manager, Business Manager, Operations Coordinator, or Administrative Management role. * Bookkeeping or accountancy training, or demonstrable experience supporting finance and invoicing processes. * Strong working knowledge of HR administration and employee lifecycle procedures. * Background in managing suppliers, facilities, and external service contracts. * Solid understanding of GDPR, data protection, and compliance frameworks. * High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with administrative systems. * Experience working within a small business or growing organisation is advantageous Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy