Market 36 Recruitment are currently looking for an Accounts and Finance Manager to join one of there clients based in Witham. Main purpose of the role is to manage the company accounts and head up the accounts team which includes two administrators & accounts supervisor. Duties Include: - Managing the accounts department Management accounts, bank reconsolidations, VAT returns. Processing salaries at the end of the month. Overseeing the purchase ledger & credit control. Managing the online banking & reporting daily payments made. Make any amendments to sales/purchase invoices as requested by the operations team. Reconcile duty/vat sales and purchase ledger from Sage to Def Sheet. Preparing sale reports. Authorise all payments made. Clear any purchase ledgers payments down on SAGE. Send requests to overseas clients for payment of invoices. Any other duties as commensurate to the role Skills Required: - Understanding of the basic accounting principles. Understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to the company. Providing meaningful monthly management accounts and forecasts. Understanding of Tax codes Reconciling all control accounts monthly. Reconciling VAT and PAYE to HMRC’s records on a monthly basis Proven experience as an Account manager Proven knowledge of SAGE Overall knowledge of all accounting duties Dealing with Multi Currencies Good communication skills Teamwork skills Benefits Company pension scheme Long service awards including additional holiday days. Department/Company social events Performance based bonus’s Free parking on site 6 monthly First Aider, Fire Marshall & Keyholder Payments Please note that this role is working in the office 5 days a week (no hybrid working available) Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00. If you are interested in this role please apply