Accounts Manager 6 months Mat Cover

Job Title: Accounts and HR Manager (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract)Location: Clacton-on-SeaContract: 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 consideredOFFICE BASED - No hybrid working available OverviewWe are recruiting an experienced Accounts and 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 ResponsibilitiesFinance and AccountsPreparation of monthly management accountsMonth-end duties including journals, accruals, prepaymentsMaintenance of fixed asset register and CAPEXSales invoicing and data inputProcessing supplier and customer invoicesReconciliations and statement processingSupporting credit controlGeneral bookkeeping and ad-hoc financial reportingPayroll and HRManaging payroll for approximately 62 employeesWeekly and monthly payroll processing using BrightPayWorking closely with the weekly payroll administratorEnsuring payroll compliance and ..... full job details .....