Office Manager

Wilkins Southworth LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in South West London is seeking an Office Manager to handle various administrative and financial tasks, including banking, bookkeeping, client invoicing, and payroll management. Ideal candidates will have organisational skills, proficiency in Sage Accounting and Payroll, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time office-based position, suitable for experienced office managers or those training in accounting. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a business administrator role, or pursuing an accounting qualification.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Independence and integrity in handling sensitive business matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily banking activities and transactions.
• Perform bookkeeping for multiple business entities.
• Submit quarterly VAT returns and produce annual accounts.
• Manage invoicing and client payment queries.
• Handle monthly payroll and staff-related activities.
• Oversee business administration tasks and supplier contracts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Sage Accounts proficiency

Sage Payroll proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Sage Accounting

Sage Payroll

Excel

Word

Job description

We are recruiting for the role of Office Manager, which would be suitable for an experienced office manager or a trainee accountant with a mature outlook undertaking an accounting qualification.

This is a full‑time role, working wholly office‑based, at our premises in Barnes, South West London.

Role Activities

• Banking activities – performing and monitoring daily payments and receipt transactions on business bank accounts, including Client Money activities, and reconciling bank account activity.
• Bookkeeping for all financial activities for several business entities using Sage Accounting software, and when appropriate, recording entries in Excel spreadsheets.
• Submission of quarterly VAT returns and production of annual financial accounts.
• Producing client invoices, including narratives of services provided; managing outstanding debtors; corresponding with clients regarding queries and managing client payment plans.
• Management of the in‑house tool to track staff work hours assigned to servicing clients and other business activities, including reporting and client billing activities.
• Performing monthly payroll using Sage Payroll, and other staff‑related activities relating to recruitment, contracts, appraisals, holidays and sickness. Ensuring employee training complies with CPD requirements for qualified staff.
• Business administration activities, including preparing annual insurance obligations, addressing corporate membership of professional bodies, and managing third‑party suppliers and service contracts.

Skill Required

• Well‑organised and numerate business administrator with the ability to prioritise key activities, manage initiatives simultaneously, and problem‑solve.
• Demonstrates succinct and effective written and verbal communication skills and can build rapport and relationships easily with clients and colleagues.
• Possesses drive, determination, and attention to detail to deliver practical solutions and outcomes to clients, senior managers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, and where appropriate, act with diligence and integrity regarding sensitive business matters.
• Technically proficient in Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll, skilled in Microsoft Office applications (especially Word and Excel), and adept at learning other software applications swiftly.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]

For further information about us and what we do, please visit https://wilkinssouthworth.co.uk/

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Administrative

Industries

• Accounting