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 bookkeeping, financial reporting, and cash flow management
Confident using accounting software and Excel
Highly organised, accurate, and able to work independently
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