Office & Finance Manager

Office & Finance Manager Full Time – Permanent Worthing, West Sussex The Company Counterpoint is a dynamic and growing team of IT experts, empowering creative teams, businesses, and educational institutions with cutting-edge technology solutions. We are looking for an experienced, organised, and proactive Office & Finance Manager to support our internal operations and ensure the smooth running of our day-to-day business activities. The Benefits – Salary: £34k – £42k depending on finance experience & qualifications – Company pension scheme – Generous holiday allowance – Professional development opportunities – Flexible Working: Potential for limited hybrid working available. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced, detail-oriented professional who enjoys variety and thrives in managing multiple aspects of business operations within a small, growing organisation. The Role As our Office & Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: Finance Administration – Basic bookkeeping (using Sage 50) – Bank reconciliations – Managing sales and purchase invoices – Supplier payments, including foreign currency transactions – Processing expenses and credit card reconciliations – VAT returns – Cash flow management and forecasting – Budgeting & Forecasting – Monthly Financial Reporting Client & Contract Management – Debt chasing and credit control – Managing new client onboarding in Sage – Direct debit administration – Invoicing checks and pricing reviews – Processing and monitoring contract & licence renewals HR & Payroll Administration – Overseeing recruitment (job adverts, interviews, onboarding/offboarding) – Managing staff handbook and company policies – Weekly staff check-ins and annual appraisals coordination – Managing holiday requests and approvals – Payroll processing (including commission calculation and reporting) Insurance & Compliance – Managing annual insurance renewals and broker communication – Reviewing and maintaining accurate insurance schedules – Conducting annual Health & Safety reviews (supported by an external consultant) – Maintaining risk assessments and compliance policies Office & General Administration – Overseeing general office management, purchasing, and goods in/out processes – Supporting general business administration and ensuring smooth operations About You You will ideally have: – Proven experience in an operations or office management role, preferably within a small or medium-sized business – Strong organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively – Experience with basic financial administration and bookkeeping (ideally using Sage 50 or similar software) – Experience in managing HR administration and payroll processes – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to operational challenges – Confidence in dealing with client and supplier interactions Location: Our head office is in Worthing, West Sussex. The successful candidate will need to be located within reasonable commuting distance of this location. Other Titles for This Role Other organisations may refer to this role as Office Manager, Operations Manager, Finance Administrator, Business Manager, Office Administrator, or Office & HR Manager. So, if you want to take on this rewarding role as an Office & Finance Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency