Crewe
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (Office-Based)
About Us
VWJ Earthmoving is a growing, family-run earthmoving and aggregates business based in Crewe, operating across Cheshire, Deeside and Staffordshire.
We are a hands-on, fast-moving business and are looking for a confident, experienced Office Manager & Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day financial management and overall organisation of the office.
This is a key role within the company and will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, structure, and being the central point of coordination in a small but busy operation.
The Role
This is not just a bookkeeping position.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing and organising the day-to-day running of the office
- Overseeing accounts and financial processes
- Supporting the Director with operational administration
- Improving and maintaining systems
- Acting as the main point of contact for office matters
You will work closely with the Director in a small office environment.
There is no large admin team — you will be the person who keeps the office running efficiently.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts & Finance
- Sales and purchase ledger management
- Bank reconciliations
- Raising and issuing invoices
- Credit control and debt chasing
- Processing supplier invoices and payments
- Preparing VAT returns
- Assisting with payroll preparation
- Liaising with external accountants
Office Management
- Overseeing daily office operations
- Handling calls, emails and queries
- Maintaining compliance and job documentation
- Managing filing systems and processes
- Ordering supplies and consumables
- Supporting transport and driver admin
- Identifying improvements to systems and workflow
Director Support
- Providing direct administrative support
- Helping manage workloads and priorities
- Acting as a trusted, reliable right-hand support
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven bookkeeping/accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of accounting software (Sage preferred)
- High attention to detail
- Organised and able to manage multiple responsibilities
- Confident working independently
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word and email
Desirable
- Experience within construction, waste, transport or plant sectors
- Experience in a small or family-run business
- Experience supporting a business owner or director
Working Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (40 hours per week).
This is a fully office-based role in Crewe.
The position is not hybrid or remote.
What We Offer
- Real responsibility and autonomy
- Opportunity to improve and shape systems
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Christmas shutdown (2 weeks & 1 day)
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- This is a fully office-based role in Crewe, Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
Please confirm you are able to commit to these hours.
- This role requires prior experience using Sage accounting software, as there is no internal Sage training available.
Please confirm your experience and competency level.
- This role combines bookkeeping with day-to-day office management.
Are you comfortable handling both financial and administrative responsibilities within a small business?
- Please confirm:
- Your earliest start date / notice period
- Your availability for interview (including evenings or weekends)
Work Location: In person
