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