Business & Office Manager – Portishead

New opportunity for an experienced Business & Office Manager to join a growing business in Portishead.

4 days to be office based, 1 remote.

This is a key role within a small organisation, combining office management, executive support and hands-on finance and HR administration. You’ll be the central point of coordination for the business, ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly while providing high-level support to the CEO.

This is a broad and varied position that would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, working across multiple disciplines and being the person who keeps everything organised, accurate and on track.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Diary management and administrative support for the CEO
• Coordinating meetings, agendas, presentations and follow-up actions
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external communications

Finance & Operations (Essential Focus)

• Managing bookkeeping, invoicing and payment processing using Xero
• Monitoring accounts, cash flow and financial records
• Running payroll and supporting monthly finance processes
• Timesheet management, reporting and reconciliation
• Supporting external accountants and financial providers

Previous experience of this is essential.

HR Administration

• Supporting onboarding and induction for new starters
• Managing employment contracts and HR documentation
• Coordinating with external HR support where required

Office & Business Management

• Overseeing office operations, supplies and facilities
• Liaising with IT and external suppliers to ensure smooth running of systems
• Organising internal meetings, quarterly planning sessions and reporting packs
• Ensuring business insurance, contracts and compliance documents are up to date
• Providing general administrative support across the team

About You

You will be highly organised, calm under pressure and confident managing a wide range of responsibilities. You’ll enjoy working in a central operational role where accuracy, reliability and initiative are essential.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Business Manager, Operations Coordinator or Executive Assistant role
• Strong finance administration experience, including invoicing, bookkeeping and payroll
• Confidence using Xero or similar accounting software
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A proactive, dependable and professional attitude

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• A varied and influential role with real responsibility
• Close working relationship with senior leadership
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business runs

If you’re an experienced business support professional with strong finance and operational skills, and you enjoy being the backbone of a busy organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Portishead, Bristol | Full-time | Immediate start available