Part-time Office and Account Manager

  • Near Burford
  • £32,000 pro rata - £ hours per week)
  • 09:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 09:00 to 13:00 Friday
  • 20 days holiday bank holidays

The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be working with a growing engineering company who are seeking a highly organised and competent Office & Account Manager to join their team near Burford.

Responsibilities

  • Purchase Ledger – Accurately process supplier invoices, maintain and manage the payment schedule, oversee supplier accounts, and proactively resolve any queries.
  • Sales Ledger – Transfer invoices from the MRP system into the accounting platform, generate customer invoices, and ensure timely payment collection.
  • Credit Control – Issue statements of account as needed, manage debtor accounts, and secure payments promptly.
  • Payroll – Oversee the company’s holiday and absence records, verify timesheets, prepare and process payroll calculations, and handle payment distribution.
  • HR Administration – Support the Directors with HR tasks, including preparing employee contracts and handling key communications.
  • Marketing & Business Development – Collaborate with the Marketing & Business Development team to create email campaigns and related activities, maintaining regular and professional engagement with the client base.

Skills and attributes required

  • Strong literacy and numeracy, ideally supported by A-level education (or equivalent) or proven experience in a similar role.
  • Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); experience with Xero and HubSpot CRM is an advantage.
  • A basic understanding of HR processes is desirable.
  • Enthusiastic and dynamic team player with strong organisational, administrative, and office management skills.
  • Highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working independently while managing multiple priorities.
  • Proactive, reliable, and flexible, with a logical, solutions-focused approach to tasks and problem-solving.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a friendly and professional manner.

The Burford Recruitment Company £32,000 per annum, pro-rata Burford