Job Title: Accounts Administrator (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract) Location: Clacton-on-Sea Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to extend) Start Date: ASAP (handover required) Hours: Flexible - ideally 5 days x 5 hours per day, though 4 longer days will be considered OFFICE BASED - No hybrid working available Overview We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Administrator 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 Supporting HR-related administration as required 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 accounts 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 W/C 5th May
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Accounts Administrator (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract) Location: Clacton-on-Sea Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to extend) Start Date: ASAP (handover required) Hours: Flexible - ideally 5 days x 5 hours per day, though 4 longer days will be considered OFFICE BASED - No hybrid working available Overview We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Administrator 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 Supporting HR-related administration as required 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 accounts 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 W/C 5th May
We are proud to be working on behalf of a manufacturing company based in Colchester, who are currently looking for an experienced Accounts and Office Administrator to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the workplace. Due to the nature of the role this company is looking to fill both a full time and part time position. Key Duties and Responsibilities Manage the book and ensure records are kept up to date. Office admin tasks, phone, emails, and scheduling. Update and manage database records. Inbound & outbound telephone calls. Supporting engineers and operatives with daily tasks. Skills and Experience required Previous experience within bookkeeping is essential. Payroll and Quickbooks experience is beneficial. Highly organised with good attention to detail.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
We are proud to be working on behalf of a manufacturing company based in Colchester, who are currently looking for an experienced Accounts and Office Administrator to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the workplace. Due to the nature of the role this company is looking to fill both a full time and part time position. Key Duties and Responsibilities Manage the book and ensure records are kept up to date. Office admin tasks, phone, emails, and scheduling. Update and manage database records. Inbound & outbound telephone calls. Supporting engineers and operatives with daily tasks. Skills and Experience required Previous experience within bookkeeping is essential. Payroll and Quickbooks experience is beneficial. Highly organised with good attention to detail.
