Job Title: Accounts & HR Manager (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Clacton-on-Sea Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to extend) Start Date: ASAP (handover required) Hours: Flexible - ideally 5 days x 5 hours per day, though 4 longer days will be considered
OFFICE BASED - No hybrid working available
Overview
We are recruiting an experienced Accounts & HR Manager to join a well-established and stable business in Clacton-on-Sea to cover maternity leave. This is a key role within the finance function and will require someone confident managing accounts, payroll, and management accounts, while working closely with the wider finance team to ensure continuity and a smooth handover.
This position offers flexibility around hours and working patterns and would suit a qualified-by-experience or AAT-qualified professional seeking a fixed-term opportunity with autonomy and variety.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Accounts
* Preparation of monthly management accounts
* Month‑end duties including journals, accruals, prepayments
* Maintenance of fixed asset register and CAPEX
* Sales invoicing and data input
* Processing supplier and customer invoices
* Reconciliations and statement processing
* Supporting credit control
* General bookkeeping and ad‑hoc financial reporting
Payroll & HR
* Managing payroll for approximately 62 employees
* Weekly and monthly payroll processing using BrightPay
* Working closely with the weekly payroll administrator
* Ensuring payroll compliance and accuracy
* Supporting HR‑related administration as required
Systems
* Daily use of Sage 50 (essential)
* BrightPay payroll system (essential)
Team Collaboration
* Working alongside the existing accounts team
* Providing cover during holidays or sickness where needed
* Ensuring a smooth handover from the current post‑holder
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in a hands‑on accounts role covering management accounts and payroll
* Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and BrightPay
* Experience processing payroll for both weekly and monthly staff
* Confident completing month‑end processes independently
* Either AAT qualified or qualified by experience
* Organised, adaptable, and comfortable in a varied role
* Professional, reliable, and able to commit to the full contract period
Working Environment & Benefits
* Flexible working hours (office open 6:30am‑6:00pm)
* On‑site parking
* Canteen facilities
* Local amenities nearby (shops and food outlets)
* Friendly, long‑standing team with excellent staff retention
Salary
* Competitive, dependent on experience (Full‑time equivalent typically £35,000 - £45,000 pro rata)
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