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Job Title: Accounts Manager (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract) Location: Clacton-on-SeaContract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to extend)Start Date: ASAP (June/July) Hours: Flexible – Any 26 hours per week/During office hours Mon - Friday OFFICE BASED - No hybrid working available Overview We are recruiting an experienced Accounts 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 Responsibilities Finance & Accounts • Preparation of monthly management accounts, • Month-end duties including journals, accruals, prepayments, • Maintenance of fixed asset register and CAPEX, • Sales invoicing and data input, • Processing supplier and customer invoices, • Reconciliations and statement processing, • Supporting credit control, • General bookkeeping and ad-hoc financial reporting Payroll & HR • Managing payroll for approximately 62 employees, • Weekly and monthly payroll processing using BrightPay, • Working closely with the weekly payroll administrator, • Ensuring payroll compliance and accuracy Systems • Daily use of Sage 50 (essential), • BrightPay payroll system (essential) Team Collaboration • Working alongside the existing accounts team, • Providing cover during holidays or sickness where needed, • Ensuring a smooth handover from the current post-holder Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience in a hands-on account's role covering management accounts and payroll, • Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and BrightPay, • Experience processing payroll for both weekly and monthly staff, • Confident completing month-end processes independently, • Either AAT qualified or qualified by experience, • Organised, adaptable, and comfortable in a varied role, • Professional, reliable, and able to commit to the full contract period Working Environment & Benefits • Flexible working hours (office open 6:30am–6:00pm), • On-site parking, • Canteen facilities, • Local amenities nearby (shops and food outlets), • Friendly, long-standing team with excellent staff retention Salary • Competitive, dependent on experience(Full-time equivalent typically £35,000 – £45,000 pro rata) Recruitment Process Interviews week commencing the 1st June, to start in the next 4-8 weeks.

Part Time 6 month FTC Bookkeeper Office based in Clacton. 25 to 30 hours per week. Senior Accounts Assistant (Part-Time, 25-30 hrs) - 6 Month FTC Location: Clacton (Office-based) Salary: £25,000 - £40,000 FTE (pro rata)A well-established organisation is seeking a highly organised Bookkeeper to join its finance team on a 6-month maternity cover basis. This is a varied, hands-on role in a busy accounts function, ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Key Responsibilities: • Manage HMRC payments and VAT returns, • Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, • Reconcile supplier statements, bank accounts, credit cards, and ledgers., • Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records, • Prepare journals, month-end processes, and assist with management accounts, • Handle payroll-related admin (BrightPay/BrightHR), • Manage foreign currency payments and fixed assets, • Support audit preparation, • Provide cover and guidance for Accounts Assistant dutiesAbout You:, • Proven experience in a similar accounts role, • Strong knowledge of accounting processes and compliance, • Experience with Sage 50, BrightPay, and BrightHR, • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, • Excellent organisation, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines, • Proactive team player with the ability to work independently, • AAT (or equivalent) preferredBenefits:, • Company pension, • Life insurance, • Free on-site parking, • Canteen & casual dressThis is an excellent opportunity for a Bookkeeper professional seeking a part-time, office-based role in Clacton with immediate impact. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4800781

SRM are recruiting for an experienced Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is a great opportunity to join a busy Transactional Finance team, providing accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments based at our Group Services office in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. You will play a key role in supporting all aspects of the Purchase Ledger function, to deliver high-quality support to the business. Why join us? In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk role Key responsibilities: Manage high-volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, timely approvals, and smooth workflow Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and oversee weekly BACS payment runs Act as a senior point of contact for supplier and internal queries, ensuring prompt resolution Maintain and improve purchase ledger processes, including e-invoicing systems and supplier data controls Support month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting Assist the Purchase Ledger Manager with complex issues, team priorities, and continuous improvements Provide guidance and support to junior team members Your profile You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working to deadlines within a fast-paced finance environment. A strong team player, you take pride in delivering accurate work and providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. You will need: Experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Strong knowledge of finance systems (e.g. JD Edwards, COINS, Sage, Oracle) Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver high service standards GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English AAT qualified or actively studying (desirable) Desirable: Construction sector experience Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team

SRM are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is a great opportunity to join a busy Transactional Finance team, providing accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments based at our Group Services office in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. You will play a key role in supporting all aspects of the Purchase Ledger function, to deliver high-quality support to the business. Why join us? In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Purchase Ledger Clerk role Key responsibilities: Process high volumes of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely approval routing Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies or missing items Act as a key contact for suppliers and internal teams, managing queries via phone and email Maintain purchase ledger systems, including e-invoicing, approval workflows, and supplier data Support the wider team to ensure deadlines are met and provide cover where needed Your profile You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working to deadlines within a fast-paced finance environment. A strong team player, you take pride in delivering accurate work and providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. You will need: Experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Familiarity with finance systems (e.g. JD Edwards, COINS, Sage, Oracle) Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills Strong communication and organisational skills High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Previous experience working in a construction will be desirable Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team