Finance Office Manager

Downey Osborne is proud to be partnering on an exclusive basis with a well-established and growing business to recruit a Finance & Office Manager.

This is a key role within the organisation, responsible for ensuring the smooth running of both financial and administrative functions. You will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial processes, supporting operational efficiency, and providing valuable insight to support business decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Stable, well-established business environment
• Varied role with both finance and operational exposure
• Opportunity to take ownership of processes
• Supportive and collaborative team

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong experience in bookkeeping and financial administration
• Knowledge of UK and ROI payroll and VAT requirements
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

About Your New Role

Always

• Manage weekly and monthly payroll across UK and ROI
• Maintain accurate records for time, pensions, and statutory payments
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash
• Oversee purchase ledger including invoice processing and payment scheduling
• Manage sales ledger, raising invoices and allocating payments
• Prepare and submit VAT returns across UK and ROI jurisdictions

Often

• Chase outstanding invoices and manage aged debtors
• Issue statements, payment reminders, and resolve queries
• Provide financial reports and cashflow updates to support planning
• Maintain accurate VAT records, including cross-border transactions

Occasionally

• Support wider business planning with financial insight
• Review and improve existing financial and administrative processes

Never

• Let financial controls or compliance standards slip
• Never let invoices go chasing themselves

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