Crewe
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (Office-Based)
About Us
VWJ Earthmoving is a growing, family-run earthmoving and aggregates business based in Crewe, operating across Cheshire, Deeside and Staffordshire.
We are a hands-on, fast-moving business and are looking for a confident, experienced Office Manager & Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day financial management and overall organisation of the office.
This is a key role within the company and will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, structure, and being the central point of coordination in a small but busy operation.
The Role
This is not just a bookkeeping position.
You will be responsible for:
* Managing and organising the day-to-day running of the office
* Overseeing accounts and financial processes
* Supporting the Director with operational administration
* Improving and maintaining systems
* Acting as the main point of contact for office matters
You will work closely with the Director in a small office environment.
There is no large admin team — you will be the person who keeps the office running efficiently.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts & Finance
* Sales and purchase ledger management
* Bank reconciliations
* Raising and issuing invoices
* Credit control and debt chasing
* Processing supplier invoices and payments
* Preparing VAT returns
* Assisting with payroll preparation
* Liaising with external accountants
Office Management
* Overseeing daily office operations
* Handling calls, emails and queries
* Maintaining compliance and job documentation
* Managing filing systems and processes
* Ordering supplies and consumables
* Supporting transport and driver admin
* Identifying improvements to systems and workflow
Director Support
* Providing direct administrative support
* Helping manage workloads and priorities
* Acting as a trusted, reliable right-hand support
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven bookkeeping/accounting experience
* Strong working knowledge of accounting software (Sage preferred)
* High attention to detail
* Organised and able to manage multiple responsibilities
* Confident working independently
* Strong communication skills
* Proficient in Excel, Word and email
Desirable
* Experience within construction, waste, transport or plant sectors
* Experience in a small or family-run business
* Experience supporting a business owner or director
Working Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (40 hours per week).
This is a fully office-based role in Crewe.
The position is not hybrid or remote.
What We Offer
* Real responsibility and autonomy
* Opportunity to improve and shape systems
* 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Christmas shutdown (2 weeks & 1 day)
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* This is a fully office-based role in Crewe, Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
Please confirm you are able to commit to these hours.
* This role requires prior experience using Sage accounting software, as there is no internal Sage training available.
Please confirm your experience and competency level.
* This role combines bookkeeping with day-to-day office management.
Are you comfortable handling both financial and administrative responsibilities within a small business?
* Please confirm:
* Your earliest start date / notice period
* Your availability for interview (including evenings or weekends)
Work Location: In person