Office Manager

What is an office manager?

Of all office-based roles, office manager is the most important for workplace productivity and harmony. They manage financial and administrative tasks and support services to ensure that all teams within the business have the resources they need. They should also be responsible for creating and maintaining a positive workplace environment and company culture. Because they are often the first point of contact for suppliers and visitors, professionals in this role should be welcoming and well presented at all times.

Office manager job description and responsibilities

This role involves a range of tasks that span HR, project management and accounting. The core function of an office manager is to ensure that the business and its staff have everything they need to perform their jobs properly. This includes sourcing office supplies, arranging meetings, maintaining a safe and functioning office environment, greeting visitors and taking care of office administration.A typical office manager job spec will include some or all of the following duties:Greeting office visitorsCoordinating office support servicesOverseeing purchasing processesSourcing and liaising with suppliersCoordinating maintenance staff and mail facilitiesSupporting HR admin proceduresOrganising meetingsDeveloping and implementing administrative systems

Office manager qualifications, skills and experience

A formal degree isn’t needed for this role, but professionals will benefit from a degree in one of the following subjects:ManagementHuman ResourcesBusiness StudiesInformation TechnologyTo secure a role with a top employer, candidates should have some of the following skills:Basic accounting skillsAdministration experienceManagement experienceThe role is best suited to an individual with some of the following qualities:Excellent communicationAbility to work flexiblyGood attention to detailGood personal presentation

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ADP - Financial Services
Accounting Functions
Accounting Software Systems
Accounts Payable (AP)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Billing Functions
Customer Service
Documentation
Insurance
Invoice
Salary for Office Manager
29000 - 41000
25th Percentile
29000
Little or no prior experience in the position; still developing relevant skills. Demand: Low
50th Percentile
34500
Some prior experience in the position; has several relevant skills. Demand: Moderate
75th Percentile
41000
Extensive prior experience in the position; has mastered relevant skills. Demand: High
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Executive Assistant 33000 38750 46000 Personal Assistant 29000 32750 40500 Operations Manager 39250 46000 52500

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