Accountant

Web Recruit Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider is seeking an experienced Accountant in Essex to manage financial reporting and ledger management. The ideal candidate will have formal accounting qualifications and expertise in Sage 50, driving financial strategy within a growing organization. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

26 days’ holiday

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Insurance-based sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of purchase and sales ledger management.
• Experience working on accounting software like Sage 50 and Sage 200.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day function of the Finance Department.
• Oversee financial and management reporting.
• Manage cash flow and payroll.

Skills

Sage 50 expertise

Ledger management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

MS Word proficiency

Excel competency

Supervisory experience

Education

Formal accounting qualifications

Tools

Sage 200

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

Accountant

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Serving a variety of sectors, FMS Foils is an award-winning provider of packaging solutions. We are proud to supply global brands across the confectionery, dairy, and carton markets.

Due to continued expansion, we are now looking for an Accountant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.

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 our thriving, forward-thinking business that partners with some of the world’s most recognisable brands.

You’ll be joining a company that’s not just growing but evolving, giving you the platform to influence financial strategy, drive best practice, and make a genuine impact across the organisation.

So, if you want to bring your financial expertise to our award-winning business, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an Accountant, you will manage the day-to-day function of our Finance Department. You will oversee all aspects of financial and management reporting, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant information is delivered to senior management. You’ll manage ledgers, payments, reconciliations and reporting to maintain the financial health of the business.

At the same time, you’ll handle cash flow and payroll, oversee VAT submissions, and support audit preparation, ensuring every financial record is precise, up to date, and aligned with our 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 FMS Foils 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.