Accounts and Office Manager

Job Title – Accounts & Office Manager

Location – Newport
Salary – £26,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week (typically 9:00am – 4:00pm, with flexibility)

Holidays: 26 days Plus Bank Holidays

JDR Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts & Office Administrator to join their team in Newport. This is a varied, hands-on role combining finance, administration, and operational support-ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of a business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Finance

• Maintain purchase, sales, general, and contract ledgers
• Process weekly wages and monthly salaries
• Manage BACS and Faster Payments, including reconciliation spreadsheets
• Prepare and submit RTI, VAT returns, CIS returns, PAYE payments, and Apprenticeship Levy
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and monitor FX rates (USD/EUR)
• Raise sales invoices and manage purchase orders, proformas, and invoice logs
• Handle petty cash and P&L-related payments
• Recharge costs including director salaries and health schemes
• Support month-end processes, including WIP reporting and financial updates

Administration & Office Support

• Maintain accurate records using systems such as Redsky (training provided if needed)
• Complete account applications for new suppliers and perform customer credit checks
• Maintain contract files and documentation
• Monitor stock systems (goods in/out, workshop production updates)
• Check and replenish janitorial and stationery supplies
• Ensure company systems and website are functioning correctly

Operational Duties

• Read and record gas and electric meter readings
• Monitor welding and forklift gas stock levels
• Arrange waste and scrap collections when required
• Conduct weekly site checks (e.g. pest control monitoring)
• Ensure company vehicles are maintained (e.g. periodic starting)
• Track inspections, calibrations, and compliance schedules

About You

• Previous experience in a similar accounts and administration role
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Confident using spreadsheets and accounting systems
• Experience with Redsky is advantageous but not essential
• AAT qualification (or similar) preferred
• Happy with a slow paced / low pressure environment

Benefits

• 35-hour working week (typically 9:00am – 4:00pm, with flexibility)
• Private health cover
• Pension scheme
• Stable and varied role within a supportive environment
• Death in Service 2x Salary

• Annual leave will increase by 1 day after 3 years’ service and a further 1 day after 5 years’ service. Also, an extra day on your Birthday

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply today or contact JDR Recruitment for more information.

JDR Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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