Accounts Lead – SME Finance, Hybrid, Payroll & VAT

Attega Group Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in Basildon is seeking an Accounts Lead to manage day-to-day financial operations. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £35,000 P/A. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified with experience in SME finance roles. Responsibilities include managing credit control, payroll, and cashflow forecasting. The position supports senior finance leaders in a collaborative environment. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, a pension plan, and a health and wellbeing package.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Health and wellbeing package

Perkbox

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SME finance roles, including AP/AR/general accounts.
• Confident with Xero and Excel for finance operations.
• Strong understanding of HMRC compliance including VAT and PAYE.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control processes and resolve invoice queries.
• Oversee supplier relationships and ensure timely payments.
• Administer payroll and pension contributions.
• Prepare and execute bank payments with authorization.
• Review and process employee expense claims.
• Support month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE/NI, and CIS returns.
• Monitor cashflow and assist with forecasting.

Skills

Xero

Excel

HMRC compliance

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading finance company in Basildon is seeking an Accounts Lead to manage day-to-day financial operations. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £35,000 P/A. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified with experience in SME finance roles. Responsibilities include managing credit control, payroll, and cashflow forecasting. The position supports senior finance leaders in a collaborative environment. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, a pension plan, and a health and wellbeing package.