Your newpany
Bristol based business
Your new role Shape the heartbeat of a thriving, ambitious small businessAre you a confident finance professional who loves variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact? This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad, hands‑on Finance & Office Manager role at an established small business where your expertise will genuinely shape the organisation’s success.If you enjoy being the go‑to person, improving processes, and working closely with a small, supportive team, you’ll thrive here.Why This Role Stands Out
1. Huge scope and ownership across finance, office operations, HR, and systems
2. A trusted position working directly with senior leadership
3. A stable, established business with a friendly, down‑to‑earth culture
4. A role where your ideas matter — continuous improvement is encouraged
5. Variety every day — no two weeks look the same
This is the perfect next step for someone who wants tobine technical finance expertise with broader operational influence.What You’ll Be DoingFinance LeadershipYou’ll oversee the full finance function, including:
6. Managing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial reporting
7. Running all bookkeeping and GL processes using Xero
8. Preparing quarterly management accounts and year‑end files
9. Liaising with external accountants and ensuringpliance with HMRC requirements
10. Developing internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
11. Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
12. Monitoring costs, margins, and performance against budget
13. Managing banking, reconciliations, supplier payments, and automated invoicing
14. Overseeing debt recovery and sales ledger performance
15. Reviewing overheads, identifying savings, and driving efficiency
16. Overseeing payroll (Sage) and ensuring accurate PAYE/NIC/CIS submissions
17. Managing VAT returns, fixed assets, prepayments, accruals and WIP
18. Handling insurance renewals and negotiating lease/HP agreements
You’ll be the financial backbone of the business — trusted, respected, and relied upon.Office & Operations ManagementYou’ll also take the lead on ensuring the wider business runs smoothly:IT & Systems
19. Managing relationships with external IT support partners
20. Reviewing and improving IT needs and performance
HR Administration
21. Managing personnel files, onboarding, contracts and right‑to‑work checks
22. Coordinating recruitment, inductions, training and absence monitoring
23. Supporting managers with HR processes and liaising with external HR advisors
Policies,pliance & H&S
24. Maintaining office policies, procedures, and emergency plans
25. Acting as the site Health & Safety representative
26. Ensuring accurate records, logs, andpliance documentation
Procurement & Supplier Management
27. Sourcing office equipment and services
28. Managing supplier relationships and ensuring value for money
Plus general administrative oversight to keep everything running efficiently.
What you'll need to succeed
29. Strong finance management experience, ideally within a small business
30. Proficiency with Xero and confidence across office software
31. Experience supervising or managing a small team
32. Solid administrative and organisational skills
33. AML/KYC experience is helpful, but training can be provided
34. A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a passion for improving processes
What you'll get in return
35. Flexible working options available.
36. Excellent benefits package.
37. Autonomy within this role.