Office Administrator or Office & Accounts Manager in Willenhall

• Job type: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: £30,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience and role, with scope for further negotiation for exceptional candidates
• Reporting to: Commercial Manager
• Hours: Monday to Friday, daytime hours
• Location: On-site

About the opportunity

MPD is an established manufacturing business looking for an Office Administrators and/or an Office & Accounts Manager to support the smooth day-to-day running of our office. Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working closely with management and production colleagues, you will help coordinate essential administrative and accounts activities, keeping information accurate, organised and up to date.

We welcome applications from experienced administrators and candidates ready to take on wider office and accounts management responsibilities. The appointment, salary and level of responsibility will reflect your experience, with opportunities for further development and progression.

The role

Your main focus will be accounts administration, invoicing, purchasing and payroll support, alongside general office coordination. Responsibilities will include:

• Processing sales and purchase invoices and maintaining accurate accounts records.
• Preparing customer statements, following up outstanding payments and supporting credit control.
• Raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and monitoring outstanding orders.
• Preparing and checking payroll information, including attendance, holidays and overtime.
• Maintaining confidential employee records and supporting routine HR administration.
• Assisting with health and safety records, training documentation and compliance administration.
• Communicating with production colleagues to support orders, deliveries and day-to-day enquiries.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and visitors professionally.
• Maintaining filing systems, spreadsheets and general office records.
• Identifying practical ways to improve office processes and organisation.

For candidates appointed as Office & Accounts Manager, the role will also involve taking greater ownership of office and accounts processes, coordinating administrative priorities and working closely with the Commercial Manager to resolve day-to-day issues.

Essential skills and experience

• Previous experience in office administration, accounts administration or a similar role.
• Sage 50 Accounts or similar accounting software.
• Experience in one or more of the following: invoicing, credit control, purchasing or payroll administration. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including formulas and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when handling figures and records.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• A practical approach to solving problems and the initiative to follow tasks through.
• Discretion when handling confidential business and employee information.
• Commercial awareness and a professional approach to customers and suppliers.
• A positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to support colleagues.

Desirable skills and experience

• Previous supported HR or health and safety administration.
• Working within a small or medium-sized business, particularly manufacturing or engineering.
• Coordinating office processes or taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of an office.
• Training and support can be provided to develop your skills in areas outside your existing experience. Candidates applying at manager level should demonstrate experience of managing office priorities and taking ownership of administrative and accounts processes.

Salary and benefits

• £30,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience and appointment at administrator or manager level.
• Scope for further salary negotiation for exceptional candidates.
• Opportunities for career development and increased responsibility.
• Bonus scheme and performance bonus opportunities.
• On-site parking.
• Casual dress.
• Company events.
• Candidates seeking the upper end of the salary range should be able to confidently demonstrate competence across all essential and desirable skills listed, with the ability to take ownership of the role and work independently.

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