Accounts Manager Location: Basildon Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm Benefits: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays 1 extra day of leave for every full year of service Pension scheme Discretionary Christmas bonus Newly refurbished office with a spacious kitchen and breakout areaOur client, a well established commercial facilities maintenance organisation based near Basildon, is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join their busy team on a permanent basis. As the Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full accounts function, including: Financial Management & Reporting Forecasting and budgeting cash flow Running monthly Profit & Loss reports Month end bank reconciliation Month end sales reporting Closing down financial periods Quarterly VAT Returns Collating year end documentation for the accountant Accounts Receivable Chasing debt Managing aged debtors Completing statement runs Allocating remittancesAccounts Payable Overseeing and managing the Purchase Ledger Processing subcontractor invoices and paymentsPayroll & Banking Daily bank statement reconciliation Wages journals Making paymentsGeneral Maintaining and updating Hire Purchase records Handling general accounts and payroll queriesSkills/Experience Required Previous experience in a similar Accounts Manager or Senior Accounts role Strong understanding of bookkeepi...