Office Manager

A niche SME within the financial services industry is recruiting for an Office Manager. They are looking for an exceptional strategic business partner to manage their operations. This Office Manager role is a lynch pin within the organisation and offers support across the business relating to accounting, technology, HR and office administration. This is a fast-paced role and will suit someone who has a curious and inquisitive mindset, excellent attention to detail and who is able to translate the big picture into tangible results. You will be self-directed and be looking to create initiatives for continuous improvement within the company. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and will have proven experience in a similar role. You will have experience with Xero and accounting, along with working knowledge of Sharepoint and Excel, including how to create a pivot table. Strong attention to detail is essential for this role along with experience of managing contracts. Good practical financial knowledge is essential, including financial reporting and accounting. As a client focused individual you will assist in the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition and understanding of the company’s services. The Office Manager role also includes: Accounting responsibilities: * Manage invoicing and accounting to support the accountant * Maintaining spreadsheets with subscription information Tech support: * Providing technical support to team members, helping them resolve hardware or software issues * Add new team members to the infrastructure * First point of contact with IT vendors and service providers * Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards Client management * Assist in the onboarding process for new clients * Field client enquiries and liaise with the relevant team member * Set up client meetings * Maintain the CRM with accurate contact information and communication history Office Support * Organising some complex travel and diary management for the partners attendingconferences and client meetings * Assisting with HR administration * Posting research on relevant platforms and copy editing of published research My client are offering competitive benefits including the potential to earn a bonus, 23 days holiday plus your birthday and bank holidays. A pension is also included