We are seeking an immediately available Accounts Manager who can commence a 9 month maternity cover contract.  This role is an office based, stand-alone role working in a small team in a relaxed and friendly environment, they are a technology business who deal with many businesses ranging from SMEs to large businesses.  This role will be responsible for ensuring the accounts function runs smoothly, dealing with VAT, Payroll and bank reconciliations to ensure the management team receive the correct information    Job Description: To maintain financial records ensuring accurate and up to date To manage monthly payroll Completing bank reconciliations Reconciliation of accounts including receivable and payable Production of monthly managements accounts To prepare and submit quarterly Vat Returns Accruals and prepayments, month and year end journals Manage capital expenditure and Fixed Asset Schedules Produce financial statements including P&L account, Balance Sheet Liaise with external accountants at Year end  Candidate Requirements:  Part or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA or fully qualified AAT or equivalent Proven accounts experience, ideally using Xero software Payroll experience IT Literate – good experience in Excel, databases and Xero Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Salary: £35,000 FTE Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region