Accounts Manager & Office Administrator

Location: ALTech UK, Bridgend Industrial Estate (Outskirts of Bridgend), CF31 3RH
Hours: Full-time, normal working hours (or very close to these)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience, with additional minor commission opportunities

About Us

ALTech UK is a leading manufacturer of labelling machinery, also providing a wide range of associated product handling, production line automation, and packaging machinery solutions. We supply customers across virtually every industry sector, including major household brands and blue-chip organisations throughout the UK and Europe.

Operating from our Bridgend Industrial Estate office and connected workshop, we offer an excellent commuting location with easy access to major routes. As the business continues to grow, we are seeking a capable and motivated Accounts Manager & Office Administrator to take ownership of our day-to-day finance operations and ensure the smooth, organised running of our small office environment.

The Role

This is a key position combining strong accounts management responsibilities with the general administration, running, and housekeeping of the office.

Alongside core finance duties, the role includes administrative support for spare parts and consumables—including quoting and despatch, with minor commission available on certain activities.

You will work autonomously day-to-day while supporting the wider team in a friendly but busy SME environment (open office) with an adjoining workshop.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• AAT Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent qualification/experience
• Strong Sage 50 experience is essential
• Prior SME experience beneficial
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office, especially Excel)
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• Able to work independently and manage varied responsibilities

Core Finance Responsibilities (Primary Function)

• Full Sage 50 Cloud management and housekeeping
• Sales order processing, invoicing, payments, credit notes
• Bank reconciliation, journals, month-end processes
• VAT returns and advanced VAT knowledge
• Debtor control and proactive credit management
• Supplier payments, staff expenses, petty cash
• Foreign currencies
• Project/job costing and margin monitoring
• Monthly management accounts and reporting (from Sage)
• Import/export documentation and financial checks
• Supporting year-end accounts, stock-taking, and liaising with external accountants

General Office Administration, Running & Housekeeping

(Secondary but important part of the role)

• Overseeing the day-to-day running, organisation, and housekeeping of the office
• Handling incoming calls, enquiries, and front-office duties
• Coordinating H&S records, utilities, insurance, service visits, etc.
• Holiday tracking, staff expenses, and basic HR record support
• Quoting, processing, and despatching Spare Parts and Consumables, including stock level management
• Managing consumables ordering and small-store organisation
• Overseeing building upkeep directly and via external contractors
• Providing general administrative support across the office and workshop

What We’re Looking For

• Practical, proactive, adaptable individual
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, well-run office
• Detail-focused, reliable, and able to work independently
• Strong communicator who enjoys being part of a small team
• Looking for a long-term role within a growing, successful SME

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience, with minor commission opportunities
• Stable, long-term role with scope to develop
• Friendly, supportive working environment with some flexibility when needed
• Opportunity to broaden responsibilities as the business evolves
• Convenient, well-connected location ideal for commuting