Abbey Group Services is recruiting for an experienced Office Manager & Bookkeeper to join our well-respected and established team based in Shrivenham, close to Swindon. We are now recognized as the leading contractor in the area with an excellent order book and client base. Consistently achieving growth of 20 - 30% year on year, we are a forward-thinking business with extensive growth plans. We typically operate within a 100-mile radius of our office. Work covers multiple disciplines, including pharmaceutical, manufacturing, residential, and commercial sites. These vary from 10,000 to circa 500,000.
We are a high-energy, fast-paced office where no two days are the same. Our team thrives on momentum, efficiency, and adaptability--every hour counts, and we make them matter. This is not a place for complacency; we move quickly, stay focused, and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where you'll be challenged daily and your contributions truly make an impact, you'll fit right in.
What you get:
Salary 25k per annum (before tax and other deductions)
30 days holiday (including Bank holidays)
Excellent pension scheme
Long service benefits
Working hours 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Further development opportunities
Autonomy and trust to run your part of the operation
A central, respected role in a growing business
Key Responsibilities:
Working closely & supporting multiple Project Managers
Raising quotations and variations for Clients
Scheduling engineers
Invoicing
Checking and approving time sheets ready for payroll
Liaising with Engineers, Subcontractors and Suppliers
Onboarding of subcontractors
Sourcing materials
Dealing with supplier deliveries
Take incoming calls
Deal with general emails & queries
Printing and archiving
General administration & various Ad-Hoc tasks
Ideal Candidate:
Full ownership of all key duties assigned
Competent in MS Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
Able to meet deadlines
Able to work to Company Policies and Procedures
Process Driven
Excellent telephone manner
Able to multi-task and prioritize
Keen to learn new systems and develop new skills
At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
A "get it done" mindset - proactive, efficient, and resourceful
Proactive thinking & thinking outside of the box
Problem solver
The ideal candidate should have a desire to take on responsibility and be comfortable making decisions from the outset. A very strong communicator, well organised, very comfortable with IT and thrive under pressure. You must have a strong attention to detail and be able to meet deadlines. Being process driven and a can-do attitude is essential. You should be passionate about your work with a flexible and positive attitude.
Experience in construction or trade industry is desirable.
Please send your CV to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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