Finance & Office Manager

WH Bence has an exciting opportunity for a Finance & Office Manager to join the team. Location: Yate, Bristol BS37 5NG Salary: Circa £42,000 - £48,000 Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Office Based Benefits: On‑site parking, 4 weeks’ holiday plus Bank Holidays About W H Bence W H Bence is a leading manufacturer of specialist mobile facilities, including Breast Screening units, MRI and CT vehicles, Heart Catheterisation labs, Chemotherapy clinics, Fire Appliances and Emergency Service Command Centres. As a family‑owned business established in 1983, we’re proud of our strong reputation, long-standing client relationships and commitment to high-quality engineering. With the next generation of leadership driving ambitious growth, this is an exciting time to join the team. Finance and Office Manager – The Role: We’re looking for a hands-on Finance & Office Manager to oversee our busy accounts function and support smooth operations across our four locations in Yate. You’ll act as a key point of coordination for finance, administration and people processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and excellent communication throughout the business. Finance and Office Manager – Key Responsibilities: - Lead, support and supervise the accounts team, overseeing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation and credit control - Maintain oversight of day‑to‑day operations across all Bence sites - Ensure the smooth running of purchase and sales ledgers - Manage cash flow, income and supplier payments - Complete daily bank reconciliations - Produce clear and accurate financial reports for Directors using Sage, explaining any variances or concerns - Ensure timely processing of PAYE, payroll and pension contributions - Coordinate VAT submissions with external accountants - Compile monthly Work in Progress (WIP) reports for accountants - Support recruitment administration, including adverts, scheduling and assisting managers with interviews where required - Assist with after‑sales Service Agreements, preparing quotes for ad hoc work and following up on customer orders Finance and Office Manager – You: - Experienced finance professional – Qualified by Experience is welcome - Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy - Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients - Proactive and adaptable, willing to get involved in all aspects of the office and accounts function - Able to support and motivate the accounts admin team - Comfortable investigating anomalies and resolving issues independently - Competent user of Microsoft Office; Sage experience preferred - Highly organised, able to juggle a wide variety of tasks and prioritise effectively - A practical problem-solver who enjoys getting things done If you’re looking for a varied, hands‑on role in a friendly and growing business, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV for the Finance & Office Manager position