Business Manager

Job Description Business Manager (with bookkeeping) Topsham BreweryLocation: Topsham Brewery, Unit 1 Maclaines Warehouse, Exeter EX2 8GRHours: Part-time, 2032 hours per week (with potential to increase in future)Pay: 15.0018.00 per hour, depending on experienceStart date: Ideally from 15 MayReports to: DirectorsAbout Topsham BreweryTopsham Brewery is a small, independent brewery and taproom on Exeters historic quayside, producing and serving fresh craft beer on site. Were a friendly, hands-on team running a busy hospitality and events space alongside our brewing operations, with a relaxed but professional working environment. This role is a key part of keeping the business organised day to day and supporting our growth.The RoleYou will provide office administration, light bookkeeping and HR support to the Directors, helping to keep our operations running smoothly. Typical duties include:Working approximately 2032 hours per week during normal weekday office hoursPaying, coding and filing supplier invoicesMonitoring expenses and preparing information for our accountantsMaintaining accurate records using Xero accounting softwareTracking employee hours, holiday accrual and staff recordsManaging shared email inboxes and responding to routine enquiriesMaintaining organised digital filing systemsProviding general administrative support to the DirectorsAbout YouYoull be an organised and reliable administrator who is comfortable with numbers and systems. Were looking for someone who:Has at least 2 years experience in an office administration roleHas basic bookkeeping skills and is confident working with invoices and expensesIs confident using email, spreadsheets and cloud-based toolsIs highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage their own workloadIs proactive and happy to take ownership of tasks and suggest improvementsDesirableExperience working in hospitality or small businessesFamiliarity with Xero or similar accounting softwareExperience supporting HR admin and/or payroll processesExperience working with accountants and across online platforms (e.g. HMRC, pension portals, booking systems)Some familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Perplexity for drafting emails or documentsWhat We Offer15.0018.00 per hour, depending on experienceStatutory holiday entitlementStatutory sick payAccess to a private healthcare scheme (details discussed at interview)Profit share scheme (after qualifying period you may wish to add this detail)Flexible weekday working hoursA friendly, independent working environment with scope to shape the role as we growHow to ApplyPlease email your CV and a short cover email explaining why you would be a good fit for this role to:[email protected] include:Your weekly availability (days and preferred hours)Your notice period (if applicable)

Created: 2026-05-02