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 key role within the finance function requires confidence managing accounts, payroll and management accounts while working closely with the wider finance team to ensure continuity and a smooth handover. The position offers flexibility around hours and working patterns and is ideal for a qualified‑by‑experience or AAT‑qualified professional seeking a fixed‑term opportunity with autonomy and variety.
Responsibilities
* Preparation of monthly management accounts
* Month‑end duties including journals, accruals and 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
* 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
* Daily use of Sage 50 (essential)
* BrightPay payroll system (essential)
* Working alongside the existing accounts team
* Providing cover during holidays or sickness where needed
* Ensuring a smooth handover from the current post‑holder
Qualifications & Experience
* 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
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