Accounts Manager - 9-Month Maternity Cover

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brampton Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Manager for an immediate start on a 9-month maternity cover contract. The role is office-based in a small, relaxed team environment and responsible for the end-to-end accounts function, VAT, payroll and bank reconciliations to provide accurate information to the management team.

The candidate will handle monthly payroll, bank reconciliations, production of monthly management accounts, and year-end financial statements.

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA or fully qualified AAT or equivalent.
• Proven accounts experience, ideally using Xero software.
• Payroll experience.
• IT literate with good Excel skills, databases and Xero.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Manage monthly payroll.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts including receivable and payable.
• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Handle accruals, prepayments, and month/year-end journals.
• Manage capital expenditure and fixed asset schedules.
• Produce P&L and Balance Sheet statements.
• Liaise with external accountants at year end.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel

Xero

Education

ACCA / CIMA or AAT

Tools

Xero accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brampton Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Manager for an immediate start on a 9-month maternity cover contract. The role is office-based in a small, relaxed team environment and responsible for the end-to-end accounts function, VAT, payroll and bank reconciliations to provide accurate information to the management team.

The candidate will handle monthly payroll, bank reconciliations, production of monthly management accounts, and year-end financial statements.