Accountant Southend-on-Sea, Essex Serving a variety of sectors, our client is an award-winning provider of packaging solutions. They are proud to supply global brands across the confectionery, dairy, and carton markets. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking for an Accountant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum - 26 days holiday - Company pension scheme - Life Assurance - Insurance-based sick pay scheme This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Accountant with Sage 50 expertise and experience of ledger management to step into a pivotal role within a thriving, forward-thinking business that partners with some of the worlds most recognisable brands. Youll be joining a company thats not just growing but evolving, giving you the platform to influence financial strategy, drive best practice, and make a genuine impact across a respected organisation. Whats more, youll be supported by a collaborative and experienced team that values your insight, encourages your ideas, and recognises the vital part you play in ensuring financial excellence. So, if you want to bring your financial expertise to an award-winning business, read on and apply today! The Role As an Accountant, you will manage the day-to-day function of our clients Finance Department. You will oversee all aspects of financial and management reporting, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant information is delivered to senior management. Youll manage ledgers, payments, reconciliations and reporting to maintain the financial health of the business. At the same time, youll handle cash flow and payroll, oversee VAT submissions, and support audit preparation, ensuring every financial record is precise, up to date, and aligned with the companys wider operational goals. Additionally, you will: - Manage invoice factoring accounts - Prepare monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports - Liaise with auditors and implement recommendations - Process payroll as required About You To be considered as an Accountant, you will need: - Formal accounting qualifications - Experience of purchase and sales ledger management - Experience working on Sage 50, Sage 200, and Sage 50 Payroll - Supervisory experience - Excellent attention to detail - The ability to analyse accounting reports and procedures - Competency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Other organisations may call this role Company Accountant, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or Financial Accountant. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to take on this rewarding Accountant role, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.