Accounts Manager

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 area

Our 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 remittances

Accounts Payable

• Overseeing and managing the Purchase Ledger


• Processing subcontractor invoices and payments

Payroll & Banking

• Daily bank statement reconciliation


• Wages journals


• Making payments

General

• Maintaining and updating Hire Purchase records


• Handling general accounts and payroll queries

Skills/Experience Required

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Manager or Senior Accounts role


• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, financial reporting, and cash flow management


• Confident using accounting software and Excel


• Highly organised, accurate, and able to work independently


• Must drive and have a personal vehicle due to the office location

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