Accounts & Office Manager
Location: Richmond, South West London
Salary: £50,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Our client, an established construction business, is looking for an organised and commercially minded Accounts & Office Manager to join their team in Richmond.
This is a varied, all-round position combining bookkeeping, purchasing and project administration. You will take responsibility for keeping financial records up to date, managing supplier and subcontractor orders, and ensuring project documentation is accurate and organised.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage purchase and sales ledgers, invoices, payments and bank reconciliations using Xero.
- Process CIS, VAT, subcontractor payments and retentions.
- Raise purchase orders and subcontract orders, obtaining and negotiating supplier quotations.
- Source materials, plant and services, coordinating deliveries with site teams.
- Manage supplier relationships, trade accounts and purchasing records.
- Oversee project document control, including contracts, compliance records, H&S documentation and handover packs.
- Monitor project costs, reconcile invoices and flag discrepancies or budget variances.
- Support payroll, credit control, month-end reporting and year-end accounts.
About You:
- Previous experience in bookkeeping/accounts within construction or contracting.
- Good understanding of CIS, VAT and construction retentions.
- Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
- Confident managing purchase orders, suppliers and project administration.
- Highly organised, numerate and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities.
What's on Offer:
- Salary of £50,000 depending on experience.
- Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.
- Company pension.
- 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Training and support towards further qualifications.
- Primarily office-based in Richmond, with occasional site visits.
Accounts & Office Manager in Richmond employer: PACE Recruitment Careers
Join a leading construction firm that prioritises employee development and offers a collaborative work culture, making it an excellent employer for Project Managers in the healthcare sector. With a focus on delivering impactful projects like the £6.5m hospital in Portsmouth, employees benefit from competitive salaries, a company car, and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognised organisation. The supportive environment fosters innovation and teamwork, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in enhancing healthcare infrastructure.
